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woody

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/ˈwʊdi/ · wood-y

having the characteristics of wood; hard and fibrous.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

having the characteristics of wood; hard and fibrous.

خشک کی خصوصیات والا؛ سخت اور ریشے دار۔

خشک

Khushk

Synonyms

lumberytimber-liketree-likeلکڑی داردرختیچوبی

Antonyms

herbaceousnon-woodysoftنرمگھاس داربغیر لکڑی کے

Common Collocations

  • woody plants
  • woody stems
  • woody texture

Example Sentences

The forest is filled with woody plants that thrive in this environment.

جنگل میں ایسے خشک پودے بھرے ہیں جو اس ماحول میں پروان چڑھتے ہیں۔

Jangal mein aise khushk poday bhare hain jo is mahol mein parwan charhte hain.

Woody stems are necessary for certain plants to grow successfully.

کچھ پودوں کے کامیابی سے بڑھنے کے لیے خشک تنوں کی ضرورت ہوتی ہے۔

Kuch podon ke kamiyabi se barhne ke liye khushk tanon ki zarurat hoti hai.

The artist used a woody texture in the painting to add depth.

فنکار نے پینٹنگ میں خشک texture استعمال کیا تاکہ گہرائی شامل ہو۔

Fankar ne painting mein khushk texture istemal kiya taake gehraai shamil ho.

Easily Confused With

woody:Woody refers to characteristics associated with wood, whereas 'herbaceous' refers to soft-stemmed plants.

Word Family

wood
nounلکڑی
woodland
nounجنگل
woodwork
nounلکڑی کا کام

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember the word 'woody' by associating it with 'wood' and think of sturdy trees.

Picture a dense forest filled with tall, strong trees.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نہ پاؤ گے تم خوف گزرنے کے راستے کی، / یہ خشک لکڑی ہے، دھوپ کی داری کی۔

Na pao ge tum khauf guzrne k raste ki, / Yeh khushk lakri hai, dhoop ki daari ki.

You will not face fear on the path of transition, / This is dry wood, under the sun's dominion.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

لکڑی کا کام ہمیشہ طاقتور ہوتا ہے۔

Lakri ka kaam hamesha taqatwar hota hai.

The work of wood is always strong.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "wudu" — tree or wood

First known use: 15th century

The term 'woody' has its origins in Old English, referring to something made of or resembling wood. Over time, it has been adopted in various botanical contexts.