hickory

noun

Definition of hickorynext
as in birch

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Recent Examples of hickory Red and Lyttle Bridges started slow-cooking pork over hickory wood in Shelby in 1946. — Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026 The men’s collection offers a Western denim shirt with red piping, Lee’s straight relaxed jean and utility jacket with a subtle paisley print and hickory striped carpenter shorts. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 19 May 2026 Having seen the shift from hickory to metal shafts, Flynn was also ahead of his time in his ability to foresee a distance problem in golf, an issue the professional game plans to address with a ball rollback in 2028. — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 16 June 2026 Chris Williams, founder, owner, and chef of Roy’s Grille in Irmo, South Carolina is especially fond of bacon that’s smoked with apple and cherry, but hickory, maple, mesquite, and pecan are also popular options. — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hickory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hickory
  1. birch
  2. rattan
  3. rawhide
  4. quirt
  5. strap
  6. cowhide
  7. bullwhip
Noun
  • Each copy was written on birch bark leaves in honor of Potawatomi tradition.
    — Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 27 June 2026
  • The lightweight formula pairs hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin with soothing birch sap, panthenol, and purslane extract to keep skin comfortable and calm throughout the day.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026
Definition of birch
Noun
  • It’s fueled by a propane tank that tucks neatly inside the table, which is crafted from a combination of metal and weather-resistant rattan.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026
  • The set is wrapped in durable rattan with steel frames underneath, and the tabletop is made of weather-resistant acacia wood.
    — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Definition of rattan
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  • Despite this, Brister did explain that there are times when rawhide can be good for dogs.
    — Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
  • Chinese laborers, rare for that time, made rawhide bags on site to take the limestone and dump it into iron buckets on an aerial tramway, according to Meniketti’s report.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2025
Definition of rawhide
Noun
  • The sedate throwing of flowers erupted into a fistfight, a ministampede and people lashed with whips and riding quirts.
    — John MacCormack, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Apr. 2018
Definition of quirt
Noun
  • Additionally, Thursday morning’s mission was the last to use the Atlas V’s most powerful configuration with five strap-on solid rocket boosters.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 3 July 2026
  • Pz’ spends much of his proper debut, No Turning Back, equally baffled by his good fortune and ready to fasten it to his side with a Gucci strap before anyone else can take it.
    — Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 3 July 2026
Definition of strap
Noun
  • Both types of drums are traditionally large, made with wood and cowhide skins that are sometimes tacked onto the body with metal studs, rings or rope.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
  • This pistachio cowhide leather is also a stunning addition to your warm-weather wardrobe, adding a subtle pop of color to your outfits while remaining practical and lightweight.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
Definition of cowhide
Noun
  • The bullwhip effect occurs when minor changes in customer demand cause large, chaotic fluctuations in orders further upstream and lead to excess inventory.
    — Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • In addition to writing the show, his central acting turn as Vega/Zorro showcases a formidable skillset as a courtly presence equipped with agile swordplay and a cracking bullwhip.
    — Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 12 May 2026
Definition of bullwhip

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