tree

noun. a woody perennial plant having a single usually elongated main stem generally with few or no branches on its lower part

• rose trees
• a banana tree

noun. a shrub or herb of arborescent form

• a genealogical tree
• phylogenetic trees

noun. something in the form of or resembling a tree: such as

• the vascular tree

verb. to drive to or up a tree

• treed by a bull
• dogs treeing game

verb. to put into a position of extreme disadvantage: corner; especially: to bring to bay

verb. to furnish or fit (a shoe) with a tree