WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

nonwoody
 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective nonwoody has 1 sense
  1. nonwoody - not woody; not consisting of or resembling wood
    Antonyms:     woody, ashen, beechen, birch, birchen, birken, deal, ligneous, oaken, wooden, cedarn, suffrutescent

Definitions from the Web

Nonwoody

Definition: Not having the properties or characteristics of wood.

In biology:

  1. Adjective: Referring to a plant or plant part that does not possess a hard, woody structure.
  2. Noun: A plant or plant part that lacks the qualities of wood.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The leaves of nonwoody plants are usually delicate and flexible.
  2. The nonwoody stems of the vine make it ideal for weaving into baskets.
  3. A nonwoody shrub is characterized by its supple branches and lack of bark.

Related Products:

nonvolatilisable nonvolatilizable nonvoluntary nonvotes nonvoting nonwar nonwashable nonwhite nonwoody nonworker nonwoven noob nood noodg noodle-eating noodle noodle as a verb

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus