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Noun baum has 1 sense
  1. Baum, Frank Baum, Lyman Frank Brown - United States writer of children's books (1856-1919)
    --1 is a kind of writer, author

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Baum

Definition

Baum is a German noun which translates to "tree" in English. It refers to a perennial woody plant with a single main stem or trunk, supporting branches and leaves.

Senses

Sense 1:

(Noun) A tall, strong plant with many branches, typically found in forests or as ornamental features.

Example: The baum in our backyard provides shade during hot summer days.

Sense 2:

(Noun) In a figurative sense, a tree-like structure or network with various branches or connections.

Example: The company's organizational chart resembles a baum, with the CEO at the top and departments as its branches.

Sense 3:

(Noun) In German literature and folklore, Baum is used as a surname, which means "tree" in German.

Example: The protagonist of the novel, Hans Baum, was strongly connected to nature.

Sense 4:

(Adjective) Used to describe an action or situation resembling the characteristics of a tree.

Example: The ballet dancer's baum-like pose captivated the audience.

Sense 5:

(Verb) A dialectal term used in some local regions to refer to the act of climbing a tree.

Example: The children enjoyed bauming the oak tree in the park.

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