hickories (Meaning)
hickories
a switch or cane (as of hickory wood) used especially for punishing a child, any of a genus (Carya) of North American hardwood trees of the walnut family that often have sweet edible nuts, the usually tough wood of a hickory, the usually tough pale wood of a hickory, any of a genus of North American trees related to the walnut and having an edible nut with a hard shell
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hickories Sentence Examples
- The dense canopy of hickories provided welcome shade from the scorching summer sun.
- The sweet, nutty flavor of hickory nuts was a prized delicacy among local wildlife.
- The bark of hickories peel off in distinctive plates, revealing a smooth gray trunk beneath.
- Hickory wood burns with a hot, long-lasting flame, making it ideal for campfires and fireplaces.
- The towering hickories formed a majestic backdrop for the rustic cabin nestled in their midst.
- The hickory tree's deep roots anchored it firmly in the ground, withstanding even the strongest winds.
- The smooth, round seeds of hickories are covered in a hard, leathery husk.
- The leaves of hickories turn a vibrant golden yellow in the fall, adding a splash of color to the landscape.
- The presence of hickories in a forest is often indicative of well-drained and fertile soil.
- Hickory trees are a valuable source of timber, prized for their strength, durability, and attractive appearance.
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a switch or cane (as of hickory wood) used especially for punishing a child, any of a genus (Carya) of North American hardwood trees of the walnut family that o
quirts, straps, blacksnakes, crops, rawhides, knouts,birches, bullwhips, rattans, cat-o'-nine-tails
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The dense canopy of hickories provided welcome shade from the scorching summer sun.
The sweet, nutty flavor of hickory nuts was a prized delicacy among local wildlife.
The bark of hickories peel off in distinctive plates, revealing a smooth gray trunk beneath.
Hickory wood burns with a hot, long-lasting flame, making it ideal for campfires and fireplaces.
