Tree
noun
A tall plant with a strong wooden trunk.
We planted an apple tree in our backyard.
Often appears as...
- plant a tree
- climb a tree
noun
A diagram or chart used to show the relationships between things.
The teacher drew a family tree on the board.
Often appears as...
- draw a tree
- family tree
noun
In computing, a data structure in which each element is connected to one or more others.
A binary search tree is a particular type of tree used in programming.
Often appears as...
- binary tree
- search tree
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Technical
verb
To force an animal up a tree.
The mountain lion was treed by a group of dogs.
Often appears as...
- tree a raccoon
- tree an animal
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Colloquial
noun
In slang, a term for cannabis.
He's been smoking tree all day.
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Informal
Slang
noun
A tall plant with a strong wooden trunk.
We planted an apple tree in our backyard.
Often appears as...
- plant a tree
- climb a tree
noun
A diagram or chart used to show the relationships between things.
The teacher drew a family tree on the board.
Often appears as...
- draw a tree
- family tree
noun
In computing, a data structure in which each element is connected to one or more others.
A binary search tree is a particular type of tree used in programming.
Often appears as...
- binary tree
- search tree
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To force an animal up a tree.
The mountain lion was treed by a group of dogs.
Often appears as...
- tree a raccoon
- tree an animal
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
In slang, a term for cannabis.
He's been smoking tree all day.
Usage tips
Informal
Slang
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Environmental Symbol
The word 'tree' often symbolizes nature and environmental concerns in discussions and campaigns.
Let's plant trees to reduce our carbon footprint.
Pro Tip 2/3Types and Names
Trees are identified by species, such as oak, maple, and pine, which can signify different characteristics or uses.
An oak tree is known for its strength and longevity.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Importance
Trees can have cultural or spiritual significance, often related to mythology or religion.
The banyan tree is sacred in many Asian cultures.
Pro Tip 1/3Environmental Symbol
The word 'tree' often symbolizes nature and environmental concerns in discussions and campaigns.
Let's plant trees to reduce our carbon footprint.
Pro Tip 2/3Types and Names
Trees are identified by species, such as oak, maple, and pine, which can signify different characteristics or uses.
An oak tree is known for its strength and longevity.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Importance
Trees can have cultural or spiritual significance, often related to mythology or religion.
The banyan tree is sacred in many Asian cultures.
Pro Tip 1/3Environmental Symbol
The word 'tree' often symbolizes nature and environmental concerns in discussions and campaigns.
Let's plant trees to reduce our carbon footprint.
Pro Tip 2/3Types and Names
Trees are identified by species, such as oak, maple, and pine, which can signify different characteristics or uses.
An oak tree is known for its strength and longevity.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Importance
Trees can have cultural or spiritual significance, often related to mythology or religion.
The banyan tree is sacred in many Asian cultures.
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Is Your Perfume Made...
Less than one in ten trees are actually infected with agarwood, And there are no obvious external signs that a tree contains it. The search for agarwood has resulted in indiscriminate felling of trees, a dramatic decline in wild populations and huge damage to the ecosystems which these trees help
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The five major world...
was a mistake. The middle way between luxury and poverty seemed wisest. And while meditating under a bodhi tree, the rest of the answer came to him. All of life abounds with suffering. It's caused by selfish craving for one's own fulfillment at the expense of others. Following an eight-step plan
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Trees and their genetic...
people decide what to plant where so if we can better understand this adaptation to climate we can change what we plant where so we study the characteristics of trees that help them deal with their climate and you may not think of trees as growing very quickly but these are
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What's hidden among the...
But up he went, and when he reached the peak, he swayed and leapt across the gap of space onto a branch of the target tree and into a world never seen before. His buddy Marwood followed him up, and the two young men free climbed high into the redwood's crown.
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Symbiosis: A surprising...
And these birds are smart. They remember where all those seeds are. They even use landmarks on the landscape -- trees, stumps, rocks -- to triangulate to caches buried deep under the snow. What they don't go back and get, those seeds become whitebark.
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What happens to our...
urns that sprout trees, and burial suits that grow mushrooms. Eternal reefs take that concept to the depths of the ocean using a mixture of ashes and cement to create marine habitats for sea life. Death is an inevitable part of the human condition,
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This Crazy Tree Grows 40...
varieties of stone fruit eventually I was able to find these different heirloom and antique varieties but they are very rare so it would bring them back here to my nursery graph them onto a tree so that I could continue to use
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Where do superstitions...
or possibly people who predated them who believed that trees were home to various spirits. Touching a tree would invoke the protection or blessing of the spirit within. And somehow,
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The best kindergarten...
And of course, the government official said, "Of course you have to have a handrail." But we could keep that idea around the trees. There are three trees popping through.
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Macaques SLAP Squirrels...
enormous 10 kilogram hulks are the largest tree fruits in the world
Video examples
Is Your Perfume Made...
Less than one in ten trees are actually infected with agarwood, And there are no obvious external signs that a tree contains it. The search for agarwood has resulted in indiscriminate felling of trees, a dramatic decline in wild populations and huge damage to the ecosystems which these trees help
Video examples
The five major world...
was a mistake. The middle way between luxury and poverty seemed wisest. And while meditating under a bodhi tree, the rest of the answer came to him. All of life abounds with suffering. It's caused by selfish craving for one's own fulfillment at the expense of others. Following an eight-step plan
Video examples
Trees and their genetic...
people decide what to plant where so if we can better understand this adaptation to climate we can change what we plant where so we study the characteristics of trees that help them deal with their climate and you may not think of trees as growing very quickly but these are
Video examples
What's hidden among the...
But up he went, and when he reached the peak, he swayed and leapt across the gap of space onto a branch of the target tree and into a world never seen before. His buddy Marwood followed him up, and the two young men free climbed high into the redwood's crown.
Video examples
Symbiosis: A surprising...
And these birds are smart. They remember where all those seeds are. They even use landmarks on the landscape -- trees, stumps, rocks -- to triangulate to caches buried deep under the snow. What they don't go back and get, those seeds become whitebark.
Video examples
What happens to our...
urns that sprout trees, and burial suits that grow mushrooms. Eternal reefs take that concept to the depths of the ocean using a mixture of ashes and cement to create marine habitats for sea life. Death is an inevitable part of the human condition,
Video examples
This Crazy Tree Grows 40...
varieties of stone fruit eventually I was able to find these different heirloom and antique varieties but they are very rare so it would bring them back here to my nursery graph them onto a tree so that I could continue to use
Video examples
Where do superstitions...
or possibly people who predated them who believed that trees were home to various spirits. Touching a tree would invoke the protection or blessing of the spirit within. And somehow,
Video examples
The best kindergarten...
And of course, the government official said, "Of course you have to have a handrail." But we could keep that idea around the trees. There are three trees popping through.
Video examples
Macaques SLAP Squirrels...
enormous 10 kilogram hulks are the largest tree fruits in the world
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Greg Cipes
American Actor
It's either I have to be in the trees or in the ocean, otherwise I lose my mind. I have to get connected with nature, otherwise I don't feel very good. And that's what life's about, feeling good, so nature knows best for me.
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Emmanuelle Beart
French Actress
We were raised without movies, theater or music. We had only nature, the hills, the trees. When I got on the set of 'Manon,' I wasn't star-struck because I didn't know what a star was.
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Gabourey Sidibe
American Actress
Mo'Nique is so full of love. I've been describing her as the tree in 'Pocahontas.' She's so wise and loving. She is just everything.
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Franz Grillparzer
Austrian Poet
If someone were to think that trees are made to support the sky, they would all seem too short.
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
German Writer
All theory, dear friend, is gray, but the golden tree of life springs ever green.
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Henry Ward Beecher
American Clergyman
The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world's joy.
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Vivek
Indian Actor
Students should respect trees just as they respect their mothers.
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John Thaw
British Actor
Parts like Morse don't grow on trees. He's a great character.
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William Blake
English Poet
A fool sees not the same tree that a wise man sees.
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Dolly Parton
American Singer
Storms make trees take deeper roots.
Quote examples
Greg Cipes
American Actor
It's either I have to be in the trees or in the ocean, otherwise I lose my mind. I have to get connected with nature, otherwise I don't feel very good. And that's what life's about, feeling good, so nature knows best for me.
Quote examples
Emmanuelle Beart
French Actress
We were raised without movies, theater or music. We had only nature, the hills, the trees. When I got on the set of 'Manon,' I wasn't star-struck because I didn't know what a star was.
Quote examples
Gabourey Sidibe
American Actress
Mo'Nique is so full of love. I've been describing her as the tree in 'Pocahontas.' She's so wise and loving. She is just everything.
Quote examples
Franz Grillparzer
Austrian Poet
If someone were to think that trees are made to support the sky, they would all seem too short.
Quote examples
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
German Writer
All theory, dear friend, is gray, but the golden tree of life springs ever green.
Quote examples
Henry Ward Beecher
American Clergyman
The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world's joy.
Quote examples
Vivek
Indian Actor
Students should respect trees just as they respect their mothers.
Quote examples
John Thaw
British Actor
Parts like Morse don't grow on trees. He's a great character.
Quote examples
William Blake
English Poet
A fool sees not the same tree that a wise man sees.
Quote examples
Dolly Parton
American Singer
Storms make trees take deeper roots.
Example 1 of 10
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