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timber

Syllabification: (tim·ber)
Pronunciation: /ˈtimbər/

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Definition of timber

noun

  • wood prepared for use in building and carpentry:the exploitation of forests for timber [as modifier]:a small timber building
  • trees grown for timber:contracts to cut timber
  • (usually timbers) a wooden beam or board used in building a house, ship, or other structure.
  • [as exclamation] used to warn that a tree is about to fall after being cut:we cried “Timber!” as our tree fell
  • [usually with adjective] personal qualities or character, especially as seen as suitable for a particular role:she is frequently hailed as presidential timber

Origin:

Old English in the sense 'a building', also 'building material', of Germanic origin; related to German Zimmer 'room', from an Indo-European root meaning 'build'

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