lumbering (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈlʌmbər/
Definition
Wood prepared and used for building and carpentry.
Examples
The store sells various types of lumber, including pine, oak, and redwood.
He carefully stacked the lumber to prevent it from warping.
Builders often buy lumber in bulk to reduce costs.
How to Use lumbering
- lumber yard (collocation)
- A place where lumber is stored and sold. — "We bought all the lumber for the deck at the local lumber yard."
- lumberjack (collocation)
- A person whose job is to cut down trees and prepare them for transport. — "The lumberjack skillfully felled the giant pine tree."
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