rock elm

noun

an elm, Ulmus thomasii, of eastern North America, having deeply furrowed, grayish-brown bark.
the hard, heavy wood of this tree, used for making furniture and in the manufacture of various types of containers.

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First recorded in 1820–30

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They were later made from rock elm and white ash.

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Three of the five native elms are called water elm; three are called red elm; three are called rock elm.

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The tough woods, par excellence, 55 are hickory, rock elm and ash.

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It wants rock elm or as strong timber for this soil.'

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The best hockey sticks are made of Canadian rock elm.

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