rock elm
Americannoun
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an elm, Ulmus thomasii, of eastern North America, having deeply furrowed, grayish-brown bark.
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the hard, heavy wood of this tree, used for making furniture and in the manufacture of various types of containers.
Etymology
Origin of rock elm
First recorded in 1820–30
Example Sentences
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They were later made from rock elm and white ash.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 9, 2017
The best hockey sticks are made of Canadian rock elm.
From Outdoor Sports and Games by Miller, Claude H.
After smashing a few to shreds, they supplied us with rock elm piles, and then we managed.
From Scamping Tricks and Odd Knowledge Occasionally Practised upon Public Works by Newman, John Henry
The tough woods, par excellence, 55 are hickory, rock elm and ash.
From Wood and Forest by Noyes, William
The texture names rock elm, punk oak, and soft pine.
From Trees Worth Knowing by Rogers, Julia Ellen
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