Definition
Definition of foresting - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
tree plantingRare related to the process of planting treesRare
- The foresting project aims to restore the area's natural beauty.
- Foresting activities are crucial for the environment.
- The foresting initiative received widespread support.
Origin of foresting
Latin, forestis (of the woods)
View all translations of foresting
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- French:forestier, ...
- German:Baumpflanzung, ...
- Italian:di riforestazione, ...
- Spanish:de reforestación, ...
- Portuguese:de reflorestamento, ...
- Chinese:造林的, ...
- Japanese:植林, ...
- Arabic:تَشْجِيرِي, ...
- Hebrew:יַעֲרָנִי, ...
- Russian:лесовосстановительный, ...
- Ukrainian:лісовідновлення, ...
- Hindi:वृक्षारोपण, ...
Definition of forest - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
wooded arealarge area with dense trees and plants
- We hiked through the forest for hours.
2.
technologyTECH. group of domains managed as a unitTECH.
- The IT team configured the forest for security.
3.
mathematicsTECH. graph with no cycles in graph theoryTECH.
- The algorithm generated a forest from the data.
Verb
reforestationplant many trees on open land to create a wooded area
- The project aims to forest the desert region.
Images of forest

large area with dense trees and plants
Expressions with forest
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recognize the main situation instead of getting lost in small details
She is so detail-focused she cannot see the forest for the trees.
focus on small details and miss the big picture
She missed the forest for the trees in her report.
understand the big picture, not just details
She couldn't see the forest for the wood in her project.
large uncontrolled fire burning in a forest or woodland
A forest fire destroyed thousands of trees last summer.
mixed fruits typically found in forested areas
She made a pie with forest fruits she gathered.
dark green color like forest foliage
The walls were painted in forest green.
park with many trees and forested areas
The city developed a forest park to provide green space for residents.
similar to a forest in appearance or feel
The garden has a forest-like atmosphere with tall trees.
ground surface of a forest covered with soil leaves and plants
Mushrooms were sprouting everywhere across the damp forest floor.
area of ground covered mainly with trees and forest plants
Much of the forest land was set aside as a wildlife reserve.
narrow way built through woods for cars trucks or forestry work
The forest road became slippery after the storm passed.
person who manages, patrols, and protects forests and wildlife
The forest ranger checked the trails for signs of fire.
wild berries and fruits from the forest
The dessert was topped with fruits of the forest.
deity associated with forests and nature
The villagers prayed to the forest god for a bountiful harvest.
goods produced from forest resources
Paper is a forest product used daily.
having trees and plants growing thickly over the surface
The forest-covered hills looked beautiful in the morning light.
oak tree seen as majestic in forests
The oak is often called the king of the forest.
forest untouched by human activities
The hikers marveled at the virgin forest.
forest that has not been disturbed by human activity
Scientists study old-growth forests to understand natural ecosystems.
large domestic cat breed with long water-repellent fur
The Norwegian forest cat is known for its thick fur.
tropical tree with bright red flowers native to India and Myanmar
The flame-of-the-forest blooms with bright red flowers in spring.
forest untouched by humans with ancient trees
The hikers marveled at the primeval forest's towering trees.
focus on small details and miss the main idea
He can't see the forest for the trees in this project.
spending time in nature to enhance well-being
Many people practice forest bathing to feel more connected to nature.
Origin of forest
Latin, forestis (open wood)
Examples of forest in a sentence
They camped in the forest during their vacation. The administrator updated the forest to include new domains. Managing the forest requires specialized IT knowledge. The data structure resembled a forest in its layout. In graph theory, a forest is a collection of trees. Efforts are underway to forest the barren hills.
They plan to forest the area to combat climate change.
View all translations of forest
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- French:forêt, reboiser, ...
- German:Wald, bewalden, ...
- Italian:foresta, riforestare, ...
- Spanish:bosque, reforestar, ...
- Portuguese:floresta, florestar, ...
- Chinese:森林, 造林, ...
- Japanese:森, 森林化する, ...
- Arabic:غَابَة, شَجَّرَ, ...
- Hebrew:יַעַר, לְיַעֵר, ...
- Russian:лес, лесоразводить, ...
- Ukrainian:ліс, заліснювати, ...
- Hindi:जंगल, जंगल बनाना, ...

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