Definition of bamboos:
(n) :
A fast-growing grass of the Bambusoideae subfamily, characterised by its woody, hollow, round, straight, jointed stem.
(n) :
(uncountable) The wood of the bamboo plant as a material for building, furniture, etc.
(n) :
(countable) A stick, rod, pole, or cane of bamboo, especially one used for corporal punishment.
(adj) :
Made of the wood of the bamboo.
(v) :
(transitive) To flog with a bamboo cane.
(v) :
(transitive) To paint (furniture, etc.) to give it the appearance of bamboo.