Timber

/ˈtɪmbər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Wood that is prepared for use in building and carpentry.

The construction workers unloaded several tons of timber for the new house.

Trees that are grown specifically for timber production.

The forest is rich in timber, providing resources for the furniture industry.

A sound or quality of sound; the character of a sound.

The musician admired the warmth of the timber in her voice.

verb

To furnish with timber; to line or support with timber.

They timbered the tunnel to ensure it wouldn't collapse.

From Old English 'timber', related to German 'Zimber', meaning 'wood, building material'.

timberland

land covered with forests, especially those of economically valuable wood.

timber frame

a building structure consisting of wooden frames.

hit the timber

to fall down, typically used in contexts involving failure or collapse.

lumberjack

A person who works in the logging industry, cutting down trees.

forestry

The science of planting and managing forests.

sawmill

A facility where logs are cut into lumber.

To fall suddenly.

He was climbing up the tree when he lost his grip and shouted, 'Timber!'

To collapse or fail.

After the merger fell through, the whole plan went timber.