timber
Произношение: [ˈtɪm.bər]
Слово
Контекст: «construction»
(noun) timber is wood that is used to build things like houses and furniture. It comes from trees that have been cut down and shaped to be strong for building.
Пример
They used high-quality timber to construct the new barn.
Пример
The furniture was not made of timber; it was made of plastic.
Пример
What type of timber do we need for the roof?
Контекст: «forestry»
(noun) timber can also refer to trees that are grown specifically for wood. These trees are usually planted and cared for so they can be cut down later for building material.
Пример
The forest was full of healthy timber ready for harvesting.
Пример
There is no timber in this area because the trees were cut down years ago.
Пример
How many acres of timber are being managed by the company?
Контекст: «logging»
(verb) to timber means to provide or cut down trees for wood. This is done in forests where people harvest trees for construction or production.
Пример
They plan to timber several sections of the forest next year.
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They won't timber any more trees in that area due to environmental concerns.
Пример
Why do we need to timber some trees in the park?
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