1. Plural of groundwood; wood that has been mechanically ground into pulp for use in papermaking.
Usage: technical; paper industry term
2. Low-growing woody plants or shrubs that cover the ground in a forest or garden.
Usage: botany; horticulture

Examples

• The paper mill uses groundwoods to produce newsprint and other low-grade papers.
• Groundwoods are less durable than chemical pulps in high-quality paper applications.
• The forest floor was covered with various groundwoods and moss.
• Groundwoods such as ivy and creeping juniper help prevent soil erosion.
• The manufacturer blended groundwoods with other fibers to reduce production costs.