Definition of timber - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
wood sourceUK trees grown for such woodUK
- The vast forest was full of timber ready to be harvested..
2.
collective treesUK trees collectivelyUK
- The timber was lush and green.
3.
constructionUK wood pre-cut for constructionUK
- The builders ordered more timber for the project.
4.
buildingUK heavy wooden beam for supportUK
- The roof was held up by a large timber.
5.
firearmsUK the wooden stock of a firearmUK
- He polished the timber of his rifle.
Verb
1.
constructiontr. UK fit or provide with timberstr. UK
- They timber the roof for extra support.
2.
logging warningintr. UK shout as a warning when a tree is about to fallintr. UK
- The logger timbered loudly as the tree began to topple..
3.
falconryintr. Rare UK land on a treeintr. Rare UK
- The falcon timbered gracefully on the branch.
Images of timber
trees grown for such wood 
trees collectively 
wood pre-cut for construction 
the wooden stock of a firearm
Expressions with timber
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person seen as having qualities needed to be president
Many believe she has presidential timber for the next election.
person who buys and sells timber
The timber merchant supplied wood for the new houses.
venomous snake native to eastern United States
The timber rattlesnake is often found in deciduous forests..
built construction whose main supporting parts are made from wood
The old barn was a traditional timber structure with visible beams.
wood cut into planks or pieces by saw for building or making things
The carpenter ordered sawn timber for the new roof structure.
supporting structure of heavy wood beams forming the skeleton of a building
The old barn still has its original timber frame.
constructed with a framework of timber
The timber-framed house stood out in the modern neighborhood..
large North American wolf with a gray coat
The timber wolf howled in the distance, echoing through the forest..
having exposed wood framing with masonry-filled spaces
The house had a charming half-timber design.
construction method using heavy timbers for structural support
Timber framing is popular for its aesthetic and strength in building houses..
trees still growing that can be cut and used as wood
The logging company surveyed the standing timber before making an offer.
wood from tree trunks or branches used in whole uncut cylindrical form
The fence was built from round timber sourced from a nearby woodland.
knot used to attach rope to logs or for towing
He tied a timber hitch to drag the log.
Origin of timber
Old English, timbr (building material)
Terms with timber included in their meaning
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material
bulky piece of wood used as timber or fuel
lumber texture
visible lines and natural figure in timber caused by strand arrangement
timber
wood of a tall, strong deciduous tree used for furniture
construction
long piece of timber or metal used in construction
forestry
cut down trees for timber
trade craft
working with timber to build, repair or assemble objects
forestry
logs or sawn timber
wood material
hard timber from a common broadleaf species used in furniture
forestry
land used primarily for growing trees for timber
timber
hard fragrant tropical wood used for high-quality furniture
timber production
growing trees for timber or wood products
structural support
long, sturdy piece of timber or metal set upright in the ground
timber borer
large solitary bee drilling wood tunnels for nesting and egg-laying
forestry
cut large timber with a motorized saw
environment
non-timber items from forest vegetation
trees
relating to a specific hardwood tree or its timber
forestry
the activity of cutting down trees for timber
wood
light, durable timber from a cold-climate conifer tree
construction
establishment for storing timber and building materials
forestry
commercial timber from evergreen conifer trees
timber
wood from a broad-leaved American tree used in furniture
wood
decay of timber by moisture-loving fungi
timber
hard tropical tree wood often used for furniture and cabinets
wood
timber from a tall eucalyptus tree used for building
Examples of timber in a sentence
Timber from this region is highly valued. The timber stretched for miles across the valley. Wildlife thrived in the dense timber. The carpenter selected the finest timber for the table. They stored the timber in the warehouse. Workers replaced the rotten timber beneath the floor.
A cracked timber supported one side of the bridge. The craftsman carved intricate designs into the timber. Collectors value firearms with well-preserved timber. They timber the walls to ensure stability. The workers timber the bridge to reinforce it. He timbered to alert his team. They timbered before the tree fell. The hawk timbered on the tallest pine. After a long flight, it timbered near the nest.
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- French:bois, charpenter, ...
- German:Holz, mit Balken versehen, ...
- Italian:legname, rinforzare, ...
- Spanish:madera, colocar vigas, ...
- Portuguese:madeira de construção, colocar vigas, ...
- Chinese:林木, 加装木材, ...
- Japanese:木材用の木, 木材を取り付ける, ...
- Arabic:أَشْجار الأَخْشاب, دَعَّمَ بِالأَخْشَاب, ...
- Hebrew:עֲצֵי יַעַר, לְקַרְשֵׁר, ...
- Russian:лесоматериалы, оснащать брусьями, ...
- Ukrainian:ліс, встановлювати, ...
- Hindi:इमारती लकड़ी के वृक्ष, लकड़ी लगाना, ...
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