n. In Queensland, same as bangkal.n. A perennial plant which grows from the ground with a single permanent woody self-supporting trunk or stem, ordinarily to a height of at least 25 or 30 feet.n. A figure resembling a tree.n. A natural figuration having more or less resemblance to a tree, assumed by or appearing on the surface of some substances under certain conditions.n. In mathematics, a diagram composed of branching lines.n. In electrolytic cells, a formation of tree-like groups of crystals projecting from the plates. In some forms of storage batteries these tree-formations are apt to give trouble by short-circuiting the cells.n. A gallows or gibbet; especially, the cross on which Christ was crucified.n. The material of a tree; wood; timber.n. A piece of wood; a stick; specifically, a staff or cudgel.n. In mech., one of numerous pieces or framings of wood technically so called: generally in composition, but sometimes used separately in connection with an explanatory context. For those used in vehicles, see axletree, doubletree, swingletree, whiffletree, etc.; for those in ships, chess-tree, crosstree, trestletree, etc.; for others, boot-tree, saddletree, etc.n. Same as arbor-vitæ, 1.n. In annt., the arbor-vitæ of the cerebellum.n. Synonyms Shrub, Bush, etc. See vegetable.To drive into a tree, as a hunted animal fitted for climbing, such as animals of the cat kind, racoons, opossums, and squirrels; compel to take refuge in a tree, as a man fleeing from wolves.Hence, figuratively, to deprive of the power of resistance; place at the mercy of an opponent; corner.To form or shape on a tree made for the particular use: as, to tree a boot.To take refuge in a tree, as a hunted animal.To grow to the size of a tree.To take the form of a tree, or a tree-like shape, as a metal deposited from a solution of one of its salts under the action of an electric current.
