Then, after carefully loading his briarwood, he summoned his man.    From Wordnik.com.  [A Pirate of Parts] Reference

"Brace up, my hearty," said Handy, removing the briarwood from his lips.    From Wordnik.com.  [A Pirate of Parts] Reference

The veteran remained thoughtful, taking some consolation from his briarwood and a steaming hot Scotch.    From Wordnik.com.  [A Pirate of Parts] Reference

Seated on an up-turned bucket, drawing meditatively on his well-seasoned briarwood, he looked a perfect picture of content.    From Wordnik.com.  [A Pirate of Parts] Reference

And he handed me a choice Havana, one Monsieur Darzac had given him, while he lit his briarwood -- his eternal briarwood.    From Wordnik.com.  [Mystère de la chambre jaune. English] Reference

His wife followed behind with a big umbrella clasped in her hand, while the Judge was armed with a big, black briarwood cane with a silver knob on the end.    From Wordnik.com.  [Zip, the Adventures of a Frisky Fox Terrier] Reference

"While I sat at the head of the companionway meditating over the situation and drawing consolation from a bit of briarwood, the property man hailed me from the shore.    From Wordnik.com.  [A Pirate of Parts] Reference

For a moment the corded muscle had no more give than a briarwood staff; then the arm relaxed and the face relaxed and Nonnus said in a voice with a playful lilt, "The woman there in the red cloak in the bow, she's a high court official indeed, child.    From Wordnik.com.  [Lord of the Isles] Reference

Along with the wood, generally walnut or rosewood, you can find precious briarwood veneer, special finishes such as polyester lacquers inspired by ancient Chinese handwork, transparent and high gloss paints, along with materials such as leather and hide with saddle-maker’s stitching.    From Wordnik.com.  [Interior Inspiration from B&B Italia’s Maxalto Collection] Reference