1. any of several Australian trees with hard, reddish wood, especially species of Casuarina
Usage: botanical
2. the hard, dense wood of such trees, used for construction and fuel

Examples

• The beefwood trees lined the coastal road in Australia.
• Aboriginal people traditionally used beefwood for making tools.
• The carpenter preferred beefwood for its durability and attractive grain.
• Beefwood burns slowly and produces excellent heat for cooking.
• The furniture maker imported beefwood from Queensland.
• Casuarina species are commonly called beefwood trees.