When planning the project, the manager focused so much on minor tasks that he failed to see the wood for the trees.

The forager carefully identified the yellow wood sorrel growing between the paving stones before adding it to her salad.

While hiking, she identified the wild wood-sorrel growing between the rocks and noted its cloverlike leaves.

They gave each other matching hand-carved spoons to commemorate their wood anniversary.

I always knock wood when I talk about my good fortune, just in case.

She polished the fruit-wood cutting board until the grain gleamed.

The wood-nymph hovered near the bright flowers, its iridescent feathers flashing in the sunlight.

The wood-burning stove filled the cabin with a warm, smoky aroma.

At sunrise, the hunters slipped quietly into the green-wood to track the deer.

The artisan preferred cork wood for its lightness and insulating properties when building the decorative panels.