Assertion: birch's wood | /r/HasProperty | tough
Facets:
value: generally
type: DEGREE
Source sentences:
text: Wood is tough, even grained, moderately hard, and elastic and is used for construction.
text: The wood is generally hard, tough and heavy, hornbeams particularly so; several species were of significant importance in the past where very hard wood capable of withstanding heavy wear was required, such as for cartwheels, water wheels, cog wheels, tool handles, chopping boards, and wooden pegs.
text: The wood is hard, tough and attractive, so is widely used for furniture; it’s also ideal for making high-end speaker cabinets.
text: The wood is tough, heavy and straightgrained, making it suitable for handles and toys and good for turning.