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timberman

[ ˈtɪmbərmən ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

video game

A person who cuts down trees in the video game Timberman. The goal of the game is to chop as many trees as possible without getting hit by branches or running out of time.

Synonyms

lumberjack, woodcutter.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
timberman	Used predominantly in the context of someone who works in the timber industry, managing or harvesting timber. Often not restricted to physical cutting of trees, but includes various tasks related to timber production. The timberman was responsible for overseeing the sustainable harvesting of the forest.
lumberjack	Refers specifically to someone whose job is to cut down trees and process them into logs. This term is often associated with the logging industry and has a rugged, hardworking, and physical labor connotation. The lumberjack spent his days felling trees and preparing them for transport to the mill.
woodcutter	Typically refers to someone who cuts down trees or splits wood, usually on a smaller scale or for firewood. It can also have fairy tale or historical connotations. The woodcutter spent hours each day chopping firewood for the winter.

Word

Description / Examples

timberman

Used predominantly in the context of someone who works in the timber industry, managing or harvesting timber. Often not restricted to physical cutting of trees, but includes various tasks related to timber production.

The timberman was responsible for overseeing the sustainable harvesting of the forest.

lumberjack

Refers specifically to someone whose job is to cut down trees and process them into logs. This term is often associated with the logging industry and has a rugged, hardworking, and physical labor connotation.

The lumberjack spent his days felling trees and preparing them for transport to the mill.

woodcutter

Typically refers to someone who cuts down trees or splits wood, usually on a smaller scale or for firewood. It can also have fairy tale or historical connotations.

The woodcutter spent hours each day chopping firewood for the winter.

Examples of usage

He became the ultimate Timberman by reaching a high score of 1000 points.
The Timberman skillfully avoided the falling branches to continue chopping trees.

Translations

Translations of the word "timberman" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lenhador

🇮🇳 लकड़हारा

🇩🇪 Holzfäller

🇮🇩 penebang kayu

🇺🇦 лісоруб

🇵🇱 drwal

🇯🇵 木こり (きこり)

🇫🇷 bûcheron

🇪🇸 leñador

🇹🇷 oduncu

🇰🇷 나무꾼

🇸🇦 حطاب

🇨🇿 dřevorubec

🇸🇰 drevorubač

🇨🇳 伐木工

🇸🇮 gozdar

🇮🇸 skógarhöggsmaður

🇰🇿 орманшы

🇬🇪 მეკვირე

🇦🇿 ağac kəsən

🇲🇽 leñador

Etymology

The term 'Timberman' originated from the popular video game of the same name, where players control a lumberjack character to chop down trees. The game gained popularity for its simple yet addictive gameplay, leading to the term being used to refer to players of the game or individuals skilled at chopping trees. The word combines 'timber', referring to trees that have been felled, and 'man', denoting a person or individual.