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Wood

/wʊd/
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Definitions of Wood
  1. noun
    English writer of novels about murders and thefts and forgeries (1814-1887)
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    example of:
    author, writer
    a person who writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
  2. noun
    English conductor (1869-1944)
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    example of:
    conductor, director, music director
    the person who leads a musical group
  3. noun
    United States painter noted for works based on life in the Midwest (1892-1942)
    synonyms: Grant Wood
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    example of:
    painter
    an artist who paints
  4. noun
    United States film actress (1938-1981)
    synonyms: Natalie Wood
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    example of:
    actress
    a female actor
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