timber structure

AmE: /ˈtɪmbɚ ˈstrʌktʃɚ/

Definition

Definition of timber structure - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

construction

Rare

built construction whose main supporting parts are made from wood

Rare

The old barn was a traditional timber structure with visible beams.
The architect proposed a lightweight timber structure for the eco-friendly pavilion.
A massive timber structure supported the stadium’s sweeping roof.

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Expressions with timber

presidential timber

person seen as having qualities needed to be president

Many believe she has presidential timber for the next election.

timber merchant

person who buys and sells timber

The timber merchant supplied wood for the new houses.

timber rattlesnake

venomous snake native to eastern United States

The timber rattlesnake is often found in deciduous forests..

sawn timber

wood cut into planks or pieces by saw for building or making things

The carpenter ordered sawn timber for the new roof structure.

timber frame

supporting structure of heavy wood beams forming the skeleton of a building

The old barn still has its original timber frame.

timber-framed

adj.

constructed with a framework of timber

The timber-framed house stood out in the modern neighborhood..

Expressions with structure

play structure

equipment for children to play on outdoors

The park has a new play structure for kids.

fee structure

system showing how and when different charges or payments apply

Before opening the account, she carefully reviewed the bank’s fee structure.

bone structure

arrangement and quality of bones in a body

Her strong bone structure was evident in her defined jawline..

sound structure

building or object that is solid and stable

The engineer confirmed the bridge was a sound structure.

command structure

system that shows who has power to give orders in a group

The army's command structure was clearly defined before the operation.

family structure

organization of a household, including who belongs and how they relate

Researchers studied how family structure affects children's school performance.

body structure

physical build or form of a living organism

The athlete's body structure is ideal for swimming.

historic structure

building or site of historical significance

The castle is a historic structure dating back to the 12th century.

career structure

planned system of job levels and promotion paths within work life

The new career structure offers clearer routes for progression and skill development.

hierarchical structure

arrangement of elements in ranked levels

The company has a hierarchical structure with managers and employees.

Terms with timber structure included in their meaning

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sawhorse

woodworking

structure with crosspiece for supporting timber

shoring

support

beam or timber used to support a structure

stull

structural support

timber prop supporting a structure

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French:structure en bois, ...
German:Holzbau, ...
Italian:struttura in legno, ...
Spanish:estructura de madera, ...
Portuguese:estrutura de madeira, ...
Chinese:木结构, ...
Japanese:木造建築, ...
Arabic:هَيْكَل خَشَبِي, ...
Hebrew:מִבְנֶה עֵץ, ...
Russian:деревянная конструкция, ...
Ukrainian:дерев'яна конструкція, ...
Hindi:लकड़ी की संरचना, ...
Bengali:কাঠের কাঠামো, ...
Catalan:estructura de fusta, ...
Czech:dřevěná konstrukce, ...
Danish:trækonstruktion, ...
Dutch:houtconstructie, ...
Greek:ξύλινη κατασκευή, ...
Hungarian:faszerkezet, ...
Khmer:សំណង់ឈើ, ...
Korean:목구조, ...
Persian:سازه چوبی, ...
Polish:konstrukcja drewniana, ...
Portuguese (BR):estrutura de madeira, ...
Romanian:structură din lemn, ...
Swedish:träkonstruktion, ...
Thai:โครงสร้างไม้, ...
Turkish:ahşap yapı, ...
Vietnamese:kết cấu gỗ, ...

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