woodshed

Pluralwoodsheds

Formswoodsheds, woodshedding, woodshedded

1. 1
   nouncountable

   A small building outside a house where people keep firewood dry.

   Like a small garage, but for wood instead of a car.

   We stacked the logs neatly inside the woodshed.

   The woodshed behind the cabin was full before winter.

2. 2
   nouncolloquialcountable

   A place where someone is scolded or punished.

   Like being called to the principal's office to get in trouble.

   After the loss, the coach took the whole team to the woodshed.

   He knew a trip to the woodshed was coming after that mistake.

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3. 3
   verbslangtransitive or intransitive

   To practice hard on a musical instrument, usually alone.

   Like a basketball player shooting hoops alone for hours to get better.

   She likes to woodshed for hours before a big concert.

   The young drummer would woodshed every night after dinner.

   Similarpractice, rehearse, drill

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4. 4
   verbintransitive

   To shut yourself away so you can work on your art without being disturbed.

   Like locking yourself in a room to study hard for a big test.

   Many writers woodshed for months to finish a first novel.

   She plans to woodshed all winter and come back with new songs.

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5. 5
   verbslangtransitive

   To practice or go over a script before recording or performing.

   Like reading a speech out loud many times so you don't stumble.

   The host likes to woodshed the script until every line feels natural.

   Newscasters woodshed their lines before the cameras go live.

   Similarrehearse, practice

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