lumber
Произношение: [ˈlʌm.bər]
Слово
Контекст: «construction»
(noun) lumber is wood that is cut into specific sizes and shapes. It is used to build things like houses and furniture. Think of the wood pieces you see in a store for making tables or walls.
Пример
The carpenter bought some lumber to build a new bookshelf.
Пример
There wasn't any lumber available for the construction project this week.
Пример
What type of lumber do you need for your project?
Контекст: «movement»
(verb) to lumber means to move in a slow and heavy way, like a big animal or a person who is tired. It’s when someone walks awkwardly or with a lot of effort, like a bear walking through the forest.
Пример
The big dog lumbered across the yard, looking for a place to lie down.
Пример
He didn’t lumber around the house; he moved quickly from room to room.
Пример
Why did the elephant lumber slowly toward the water?
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