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hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees; used especially in furniture and interior finishes and plywood any betulaceous tree or shrub of the genus Betula having a thin peeling bark whip with a birch twig consisting of or made of wood of the birch tree a switch consisting of a twig or a bundle of twigs from a birch tree; used to hit people as punishment; "my father never spared the birch"
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Birch is the name of any tree of the genus Betula, in the family Betulaceae, closely related to the beech/oak family, Fagaceae. These are generally small to medium-size trees or shrubs, mostly of northern temperate climates. The simple leaves may be toothed or lobed. The fruit is a small samara, although the wings may be obscure in some species. ...
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(1934-) Born Hastings. Educated at Hillcrest Primary School and Hamilton Technical College, qualified as professional surveyor 1957. Professional practice as land and engineering surveyor, Pukekohe (1957-72). National mp Franklin (1972-78), Rangiriri (1978-84), Franklin (1984-87), Maramarua (1987-). Minster of Energy, minister of Science and Technology, minister of National Development (1978-81), minister of Regional Development (1981-84), minister responsible for ACC (1990-99). ...
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One of the toughest American woods, with fine grain and a pleasing light tone similar to maple. Birch can offer a variety of grain patterns (straight, curly, and wavy) and can be stained to resemble walnut or mahogany.
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A hardwood with a close grain and a deep tan hue. One of the strongest cabinet woods grown in America.
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