woodland
/ˈwʊd ˌlænd/
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Definition(s):
- (n) land that is covered with trees and shrubs
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Usage(s):
- Thoreau once famously complained that even in the woodland isolation of Walden Pond, there was no place he could escape the sound of the train whistle.
- The disease is transmitted by the bite of a sand fly that is about one-tenth of an inch long and is ubiquitous in certain woodlands.
- When you come back to this country and you see the fields still intact, you think we're not that far off it becoming woodland again.
Quotes
- >"It's a dump," Pedroia said to writer Tommy Craggs. "You can quote me on that. I don't give a s---. Everyone wants to get out of there. You don't want to stay in Woodland. What do you want to stay in Woodland for? The place sucks."on Apr 13, 2009 By: Dustin Pedroia Source: Boston Globe
- "Woodland has over 13 years of operational experience with over 50 wireless carriers in the US, Canada and the Caribbean , including 8 of the top 10 US carriers," said Scott Beck , CornerWorld CEO. "The Woodland platform will assist...on Oct 28, 2008 By: Beck Source: Earthtimes (press release)
- Mr Titchmarsh, who is currently presenting the BBC's Nature of Britain series, said: "The Woodland Trust's free hedge and copse scheme is a positive way to get children involved and excited about our environment. We are very lucky to have such a...on Nov 22, 2007 By: Alan Titchmarsh Source: Harlow Herald 24
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