tree

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Visual representation of tree

Noun

treeSingular
treesPlural
1

A perennial woody plant with a single main trunk or stem that typically grows to a considerable height and bears lateral branches at some distance from the ground.

There is a big tree in the garden.

2

A diagram or structure with a branching pattern resembling a tree, used to show hierarchical relationships or classifications.

The family tree shows all the relationships between relatives.

3

A wooden structure or framework, especially one used for a specific purpose such as a saddle tree or shoe tree.

He placed the wet shoes on a shoe tree to help them keep their shape.

Verb

1

To force (a person or animal) to take refuge in a tree, especially by chasing or pursuing.

The dog treed the cat in the backyard.

2

To stretch or shape (a shoe or boot) on a tree.

The cobbler treed the boots to stretch them.