Tree

Word TREE
Character 4
Hyphenation tree
Pronunciations /tɹiː/

Definitions and meanings of "Tree"

What do we mean by tree?

A perennial woody plant having a main trunk and usually a distinct crown. noun

A plant or shrub resembling a tree in form or size. noun

Something that resembles a tree in form, especially a diagram or arrangement that has branches showing relationships of hierarchy or lineage. noun

A structure for organizing or classifying data in which every item can be traced to a single origin through a unique path. noun

A wooden beam, post, stake, or bar used as part of a framework or structure. noun

A saddletree. noun

A gallows. noun

The cross on which Jesus was crucified. noun

To force up a tree. transitive verb

To force into a difficult position; corner. transitive verb

To supply or cover with trees. transitive verb

(up a tree) In a situation of great difficulty or perplexity; helpless. idiom

To drive into a tree, as a hunted animal fitted for climbing, such as animals of the cat kind, racoons, opossums, and squirrels; compel to take refuge in a tree, as a man fleeing from wolves.

Hence, figuratively, to deprive of the power of resistance; place at the mercy of an opponent; corner.

To form or shape on a tree made for the particular use: as, to tree a boot.

To take refuge in a tree, as a hunted animal.

Fast growing function based on Kruskal's tree theorem.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Tree

The word "tree" in example sentences

Adam's excuse for eating of the forbidden fruit, "She gave me of the tree and I did eat," is said to be thus ingeniously explained by the learned Rabbis: By giving him of the _tree_ is meant that Eve took a stout crab-tree cudgel, and gave her husband (in plain English) a sound rib-roasting, until he complied with her will! ❋ William Alexander Clouston (1869)

Consequently, all _goats_ were driven from the banks of this river; but one day, Theŏclos observed that the branches of a fig tree bent into the stream, and it immediately flashed into his mind that the Messenian word for _fig tree_ and _goat_ was the same. ❋ Ebenezer Cobham Brewer (1853)

The tree near the front of an ancient castle was called the _Covine tree_, probably because the lord received his company there. ❋ Walter Scott (1801)

Before sailing, he wrote a letter for de Cordes, which he left buried at the foot of a tree, and nailed a board to the tree, on which was painted, _Look at the bottom of this tree_. ❋ Robert Kerr (1784)

Marry Scholer, but I would not be there, nor indeed from under this tree; for look how it begins to rain, and by the clouds (if I mistake not) we shall presently have a smoaking showre; and therefore fit close, this _Sycamore tree_ will shelter us; and I will tell you, as they shall come into my mind, more observations of flie-fishing for ❋ Izaak Walton (1638)

Sometimes, it is convenient to include among trees the null tree, a \ "tree\" with no nodes, which we shall represent by Λ. ❋ Unknown (2009)

All you know for sure on an 8in tree is the spread is greater than 8 inches. ❋ Unknown (2009)

If I'm not mistaken fig tree is Greek for military judge. ❋ Ann Althouse (2009)

The main tree is lit in a ‘crack-smoker disco’ style, while its lesser auxiliary christmas trees are of a more subdued festive style. ❋ Unknown (2006)

In the title tree, she has found an almost perfect metaphor. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The Acacia tree is the symbol of the dynasty, with its many branches and strong curling roots, it shows the power and control of the Akarans. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The existence of the tree is the risk of deflation. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The whole prologue into the shot of Frodo sitting under the tree is a flawless piece of storytelling. ❋ Unknown (2010)

At each of the camps, the children draw what they call a tree of hope, with every branch symbolizing each of their goals. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The waiting game in a tree is my go to if it's early season and the feeding areas are hot. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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