1. a tropical American tree (Dipholis salicifolia) of the sapodilla family, or its hard, durable wood used in construction and shipbuilding
Usage: also called bustic wood or bulletwood; primarily used in forestry and woodworking contexts

Examples

• The shipbuilder selected bustic for its exceptional strength and resistance to rot.
• Bustic wood is prized in the Caribbean for constructing durable furniture.
• The dense grain of bustic makes it ideal for heavy-duty applications.
• Local craftsmen have worked with bustic for generations to create fine woodwork.