Gadit

cordwood

Definitions
1Wood that is cut and stacked in cords, typically used for fuel.
The farmer stacked the cordwood neatly by the barn.
We need to buy some cordwood for the fireplace this winter.
The old cabin was surrounded by piles of cordwood.
Word Origin
Language
English
Word parts
cord (a unit of measure for firewood) + wood (material from trees)
Originally meant
wood measured in cords
Background
The term 'cordwood' comes from the practice of measuring wood in cords, a unit that represents a stack of wood 4 feet high, 4 feet wide, and 8 feet long. This method of measurement has been used since the 17th century to standardize the sale and use of firewood.