for|est

for|est: for|est «FR ihst, FOR-», noun, adjective, verb.

–n.

1. a) a large area of land covered with trees; thick woods; woodland: »We wandered in the forest looking at its mighty trees.…primeval forests undefaced by the hand of man (Charles Darwin).
b) the trees themselves: »an oak forest, a pine forest.

2. Figurative. a thick mass of anything: »A forest of supporting posts and pillars was put in beneath the house (New Yorker). Stretford is…a Manchester suburb with forests of semidetached houses (Manchester Guardian Weekly).

3. (in English law) a tract of woods and pasture, usually owned by the Crown, and set apart for game.

–adj.

of a forest; in a forest: »Help prevent forest fires. It will be found that all forest and game laws were introduced into Europe at the same time and by the same policy as gave birth to the feudal system (William Blackstone).

–v.t.

to plant with trees; change into a forest: »The farmer forested the old pasture with pine trees.

╂[< Old French forest < Late Latin forestis (silva) outer woods < Latin forīs outside < foris door]

–for´est|less, adjective.

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for|est|ed — «FR uh stihd, FOR », adjective. covered with trees; thickly wooded … Useful english dictionary
for|est|er — «FR uh stuhr, FOR », noun. 1. a) a person in charge of a forest, who looks after the trees and guards against fires. b) a person trained in forestry who manages forestland. 2. a person, bird, or animal that lives in a forest. 3. = giant kangaroo … Useful english dictionary
for|est|ry — «FR uh stree, FOR », noun. 1. the science of planting and taking care of forests. 2. the art of making and managing forests. 3. = forestland. (Cf. ↑forestland) … Useful english dictionary
for´est|less — for|est «FR ihst, FOR », noun, adjective, verb. –n. 1. a) a large area of land covered with trees; thick woods; woodland: »We wandered in the forest looking at its mighty trees.…primeval forests undefaced by the hand of man (Charles Darwin). b)… … Useful english dictionary
for|est|a|tion — «FR uh STAY shuhn, FOR », noun. the act of planting or taking care of forests … Useful english dictionary
for|est|ine — «FR uh stihn, styn; FOR », adjective. of or belonging to the forest … Useful english dictionary
for|est|land — «FR ihst LAND, FOR ; luhnd», noun. land consisting of forests … Useful english dictionary
for·est·ry — /ˈforəstri/ noun [noncount] : the science and practice of caring for forests She studied forestry in college … Useful english dictionary
for·est·er — /ˈforəstɚ/ noun, pl ers [count] : a person whose job is to take care of forests by planting trees, cutting down trees, etc … Useful english dictionary
for·est·ed — … Useful english dictionary

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