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Timber: meaning, definitions and examples

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timber

 

[ หˆtษชmbษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

building material

Timber refers to wood that has been processed for use in construction or carpentry.

Synonyms

lumber, wood

Examples of usage

  • The house was built using timber sourced from sustainable forests.
  • The furniture was crafted from solid timber for durability.
Context #2 | Noun

forest industry

Timber can also refer to trees that are grown and harvested for commercial use.

Synonyms

forestry, timberland

Examples of usage

  • The timber industry is a major contributor to the local economy.
  • The company specializes in sustainable timber production.
Context #3 | Verb

to harvest trees

To timber means to cut down trees for wood production.

Synonyms

fell, harvest

Examples of usage

  • The logging company timbered the forest for timber.
  • The practice of timbering requires sustainable forestry management.

Translations

Translations of the word "timber" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น madeira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเค•เคกเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Holz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kayu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ะตะฒะตัะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drewno

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœจๆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bois

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ madera

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ahลŸap

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชฉ์žฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุดุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dล™evo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ drevo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœจๆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ les

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา“ะฐัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ taxta

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ madera

Etymology

The word 'timber' has its origins in Old English 'timber', meaning 'building materials, trees, wood'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to refer to wood used in construction and the practice of harvesting trees for commercial purposes. The timber industry has played a significant role in shaping economies and landscapes around the world.

See also: timberland, timberman.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,640, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.