woodcollecting
nounUK /ˈwʊd.kəˌlek.tɪŋ/
US /ˈwʊd.kəˌlek.tɪŋ/
The activity of gathering wood from the ground or forest.
We went woodcollecting in the forest to find sticks for our campfire.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The hobby of collecting different kinds of wood samples for study or display.
His woodcollecting hobby filled the shelves with labeled samples of oak and pine.
3. The job or practice of gathering fallen timber for fuel or sale.
Woodcollecting was a common winter task in the village.
4. The act of picking up pieces of wood to use in crafts or building.
The children's woodcollecting project turned twigs into tiny toy boats.