ash

Definition

  • n. the residue that remains when something is burned
  • n. any of various deciduous pinnate-leaved ornamental or timber trees of the genus Fraxinus
  • n. strong elastic wood of any of various ash trees; used for furniture and tool handles and sporting goods such as baseball bats
  • v. convert into ashes

Word forms

Plural
ashes

Example sentences

  1. n.

    After the fire, all that was left were ashes scattered on the ground.

  2. 化

    The scientist measured the ash content in the soil to check its quality.