timber
Pronunciation: [ˈtɪm.bər]
Word
Context: "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.
Example
They used high-quality timber to construct the new barn.
Example
The furniture was not made of timber; it was made of plastic.
Example
What type of timber do we need for the roof?
Context: "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.
Example
The forest was full of healthy timber ready for harvesting.
Example
There is no timber in this area because the trees were cut down years ago.
Example
How many acres of timber are being managed by the company?
Context: "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.
Example
They plan to timber several sections of the forest next year.
Example
They won't timber any more trees in that area due to environmental concerns.
Example
Why do we need to timber some trees in the park?
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