ash
Pronunciation: [æʃ]
Context: "nature"
(noun) the gray or black powder that is left after something, like wood, has burned. It's what remains when you burn something completely.
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After the fire, there was a pile of ash left on the ground.
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There was no ash remaining because the wood didn't burn properly.
Example
What do you usually do with the ash after you finish using the fireplace?
Context: "biology"
(noun) a type of tree with smooth bark and long leaves. Its wood is strong and can be used for making furniture or sports equipment.
Example
We decided to plant an ash tree in our backyard because it grows tall and provides good shade.
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We can't plant that type of tree because the ash tree is not suitable for our climate.
Example
Can you name any products that are made from ash wood?
Context: "maintenance"
(verb) to reduce something to ash, usually by burning it. This is often done with leaves or other materials to clean up the yard.
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They decided to ash the leaves in the backyard to clear the space.
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She didn’t want to ash the papers because they contained important information.
Example
Did they ash the leftover branches from the storm?