Definition of Forest. Meaning of Forest. Synonyms of Forest

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Definition of Forest

Forest
Forest For"est, a. Of or pertaining to a forest; sylvan. Forest fly. (Zo["o]l.) (a) One of numerous species of blood-sucking flies, of the family Tabanid[ae], which attack both men and beasts. See Horse fly. (b) A fly of the genus Hippobosca, esp. H. equina. See Horse tick. Forest glade, a grassy space in a forest. --Thomson. Forest laws, laws for the protection of game, preservation of timber, etc., in forests. Forest tree, a tree of the forest, especially a timber tree, as distinguished from a fruit tree.
Forest
Forest For"est, v. t. To cover with trees or wood.
Forest
Forest For"est, n. [OF. forest, F. for[^e]t, LL. forestis, also, forestus, forestum, foresta, prop., open ground reserved for the chase, fr. L. foris, foras, out of doors, abroad. See Foreign.] 1. An extensive wood; a large tract of land covered with trees; in the United States, a wood of native growth, or a tract of woodland which has never been cultivated. 2. (Eng. Law) A large extent or precinct of country, generally waste and woody, belonging to the sovereign, set apart for the keeping of game for his use, not inclosed, but distinguished by certain limits, and protected by certain laws, courts, and officers of its own. --Burrill.

Meaning of Forest from wikipedia

- A forest is an ecosystem characterized by a dense community of trees. Hundreds of definitions of forest are used throughout the world, incorporating factors...
- FOREST (short for "Freedom Organisation for the Right to Enjoy Smoking Tobacco") is a United Kingdom smokers' rights group primarily funded by the tobacco...
- Nottingham Forest Football Club is a professional ****ociation football club based in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, England. The club competes in the...
- Into the Forest is a 2015 Canadian apocalyptic drama film written and directed by Patricia Rozema, based on the 1996 novel of the same name by Jean Hegland...
- "A Forest" is a song by the English rock band the Cure. Co-produced by Mike Hedges and the band's Robert Smith, it was released as a single from the band's...
- The Forest may refer to: The Forest (Bannisdale), a summit in the English Lake District The Forest railway station, New South Wales, a disused Australian...
- Forest Steven Whitaker (born July 15, 1961) is an American actor, filmmaker, and activist. His accolades include an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award...
- Random forests or random decision forests is an ensemble learning method for classification, regression and other tasks that works by creating a multitude...
- In the Forest is a 2002 novel by Irish novelist Edna O'Brien. The novel is set in Ireland, and is based on a triple homicide: the 1994 murder of Imelda...
- For Forest was a temporary art intervention by Klaus Littmann that took place from 8 September to 27 October 2019 in Klagenfurt (Austria). 299 trees of...