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Wood is a solid material derived from woody plants, notably trees but also shrubs. Wood from the latter is only produced in small sizes, reducing the diversity of uses.

In its most common meaning, "wood" is the secondary xylem of a woody plant, but this is an approximation only: in the wider sense, wood may refer to other materials and tissues with comparable properties.

Wood is a heterogeneous, hygroscopic, cellular and anisotropic material. Wood is composed of fibers of cellulose (40%-50%) and hemicellulose (15%-25%) held together by lignin (15%-30%).[1]
Artists can use wood to create delicate sculptures.
Artists can use wood to create delicate sculptures.
Wood can be cut into straight planks and made into a hardwood floor (parquetry).
Wood can be cut into straight planks and made into a hardwood floor (parquetry).

Wood has been used for millennia for many purposes. One of its primary uses is as fuel. It is also used as for making artworks, furniture, tools, and weapons, and as a construction material.