basswood

noun

bass·wood ˈbas-ˌwu̇d

: any of several New World lindens

especially : linden sense 1b

: the straight-grained soft white wood of a basswood

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There are also 500 islands and 650 miles of shoreline ripe with fall color in September, as stands of aspen, basswood, oaks, maples, and birch trees shake up the green forest palate of spruce and fir. —

Graham Averill, Outside Online, 16 Sep. 2024 The craft kit includes two wood carving blocks (one cherry and one basswood), a super-sharp carving knife, sharpening supplies, a birdie template and three types of sandpaper. —

Nora Colomer, Fox News, 10 Aug. 2024 Most wood carvers use soft, porous woods like basswood, aspen or walnut. —

Bestreviews, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2024 Trees like aspen and basswood are more likely to break than hickory, birch and oak. —

Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for basswood