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timber

Pronunciation: [ˈtɪm.bər]

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Learn how to use timber in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

How to pronounce timber

Pronunciation: [ˈtɪm.bər]

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