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1. tall widely distributed elm of eastern North America

2. large ornamental tree with graceful gradually spreading branches common in eastern North America

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a. : a tall widely distributed elm (Ulmus thomasii) of eastern No. America that has broadly obovate leaves narrowing abruptly to a point, grayish deeply fissured bark, and light brown wood

b. : the strong tough durable springy wood of the rock elm

2. : slippery elm

3. : american elm

1. an elm, Ulmus thomasii, of eastern North America, having deeply furrowed, grayish-brown bark.

2. the hard, heavy wood of this tree, used for making furniture and in the manufacture of various types of containers.

[1820-30]

rock elm noun

An elm of N America with a corky bark

Main Entry: ↑rock

rock elm,

1. a large elm of eastern North America, with a corky bark and hard, heavy wood; cork elm.

2. its wood, used for furniture and woodenware.