Meaning ofhardwoodin English

Noun

1. commercial timber; average hardness
   The carpenter chose hardwood for the furniture.
2. wood from dicotyledonous trees; botanical context
   Hardwood comes from trees like oak and maple.
3. joint term for commercial timbers
   The store sold various types of hardwood for construction.
4. tree yielding hardwood; forestry
   Foresters manage hardwood trees to maintain the ecosystem.
5. indoor basketball; a court with a hardwood floor
   The team played an intense game on the hardwood.