
Timber which comes mainly from conifers such as pine or cedar.
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http://www.diy-wood-boat.com/Boating-terms.html

Generally lumber from a conifer such as pine or cedar. The name softwood does not refer to the density of the wood. There are some hardwoods which are softer than some softwoods.
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http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21489

Generally lumber from a conifer such as pine or cedar. The name softwood does not refer to the density of the wood. There are some hardwoods, such as Balsa, which are softer than some softwoods, like Southern Yellow Pine.
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http://www.glen-l.com/resources/glossary.html

usually refers to trees that are conifers or cone-bearing; conifers generally have softer wood than angiosperms or hardwoods, but there are many exceptions.
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https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22455
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