Lumber: meaning, definitions and examples

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lumber

[ ˈlʌmbər ]

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building material

Wood that has been prepared for use in construction

Synonyms

timber, wood

Examples of usage

Lumber is commonly used for framing houses.
The carpenters stacked the lumber neatly in the workshop.

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moving in a slow, heavy, awkward way

To move in a slow, heavy, awkward way

Synonyms

stumble, trudge

Examples of usage

He lumbered across the room with a heavy load on his back.
The bear lumbered through the forest.

Translations

Translations of the word "lumber" in other languages:

🇵🇹 madeira serrada

🇮🇳 लकड़ी

🇩🇪 Bauholz

🇮🇩 kayu gergajian

🇺🇦 пиломатеріали

🇵🇱 tarcica

🇯🇵 製材

🇫🇷 bois d'œuvre

🇪🇸 madera aserrada

🇹🇷 kereste

🇰🇷 제재목

🇸🇦 خشب منشور

🇨🇿 řezivo

🇸🇰 rezivo

🇨🇳 木材

🇸🇮 žagovina

🇮🇸 sagirviður

🇰🇿 аралау ағашы

🇬🇪 ხის მასალა

🇦🇿 ağac materialı

🇲🇽 madera aserrada

Word origin

The word 'lumber' has its origin in Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'lombre' meaning a piece of wood. It has been used to refer to wood prepared for construction since the 14th century. Over time, the verb form 'lumber' also developed, indicating moving in a slow, heavy manner. Today, 'lumber' is commonly used in the context of construction and heavy, awkward movement.