dark wood

collocation in English

meaningsofdarkandwood

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dark
adjective
uk
/dɑːk/us
/dɑːrk/
with little or ...
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wood
noun
uk
/wʊd/us
/wʊd/
a hard substance that forms the branches and trunks of trees and can be used as a building material, for making things, or as ...
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(Definition ofdarkandwoodfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The dark glass and thedarkwoodare sort of the same during the daytime.
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The dark glass and thedarkwoodare sort of the same during the day time.
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I believe there is only one way out of thedarkwoodthrough which, as some see it, we seem to be stumbling now, and that is through all-round disarmament.
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The furniture is in keeping, with muchdarkwoodin the tables and cabinets.
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The corridor has plaster walls withdarkwoodtrim.
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The hotel featuresdarkwood, striped carpets and fabrics.
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The interior was decorated withdarkwoodpanelling.
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This foyer contains a dusty chandelier and two mirrors, and is lined withdarkwoodpanelling.
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Apart from carved columns, the palace is distinguished by two finely worked balconies indarkwood.
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The interior updates includedarkwoodpaneling, warm-toned fabrics, soft lighting, and nautical decor and artwork.
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The people also mask their faces with thedarkwoodashes from the bonfire.
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The floor'sdarkwoodplanks contrast with the white walls and celling.
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The rooms are painted in white and have mahogany ordarkwoodfurnishings and windows.
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The door is indarkwood, and dates to the 14th century.
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It is usually made ofdarkwoodand is straight, rather than having a curved handle.
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The lobbysdarkwoodwas lightened and the animal trophies were removed.
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The interior has adarkwoodceiling with dark beams.
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The ceiling has beams ofdarkwood.
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On the east facade the porch roof is continued with a belt course ofdarkwoodshingles, flared slightly and set off with molded surrounds.
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