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   tim·ber

   /ˈtimbər/

   noun

   • 1. wood prepared for use in building and carpentry: "the exploitation of forests for timber" Similar woodlogsfirewoodplankswood productsforestwoodlandwoodslumber
   • ▪ trees grown for timber: "contracts to cut timber"
   • ▪ a wooden beam or board used in building a house, ship, or other structure. Similar (wooden) beamsparpoleplankbattenlathboardjoistrafter
   • ▪ used to warn that a tree is about to fall after being cut: "we cried “Timber!” as our tree fell"
   • ▪ personal qualities or character, especially as seen as suitable for a particular role: "she is frequently hailed as presidential timber"

   Word 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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2. english.stackexchange.com › questions › 227001meaning - Difference between logs, timber, and lumber - English...

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   Apr 13, 2018 · Here's what I already know: timber is wood that is still attached to the ground, and still has its bark on. Lumber is already felled, and no longer has its bark. But my question is, does lumber refer to wood that is already processed into boards and planks? Or does it refer to felled wood that has not yet been processed into boards ...

3. www.researchgate.net › publication › 260976792_Introduction_to_Timber_as_anIntroduction to Timber as an Engineering Material - ResearchGate

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   Jan 1, 2009 · This chapter includes a description of the anatomy of wood, a discussion on timber properties and the factors that influence these properties, information on the testing and grading of timber,...

4. theconstructor.org › building › seasoning-of-timber-methodsWhat is Seasoning of Timber? Various Methods of Seasoning of...

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   Seasoning of timber is the process by which moisture content in the timber is reduced to required level. By reducing moisture content, the strength, elasticity and durability properties are developed. A well-seasoned timber has 15% moisture content in it.

5. www.bbc.co.uk › bitesize › guidesNatural and manufactured timbers - Material categories and...

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   Material categories and properties - AQA. Natural and manufactured timbers. All materials have physical and working properties. Physical properties are the traits a material has before it is...

6. www.newworldencyclopedia.org › entry › Definition:TimberDefinition:Timber - New World Encyclopedia

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   (countable) A heavy wooden beam, generally a whole log that has been squared off and used to provide heavy support for things such as roof the ship's timbers. Material for any structure. Derived terms. shiver me timbers; timbered; Timber Lake; timberland; timberline; timber wolf; timberyard; Interjection timber!

7. www.grammarly.com › commonly-confused-words › timber-vs-timbreTimber vs. Timbre: What's the Difference? - Grammarly

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   The word timber is used when talking about wood that is intended for construction or carpentry. Whether you're discussing the materials required for building a house or creating a wooden sculpture, timber is the term to reflect the wood's prepared state ready for use. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a loud, deep sound reminiscent of a falling tree.