CEFR A2

timber

noun

Meaning

Wood prepared and used for building, carpentry, or shipbuilding.

Examples

The old barn was made of rough-hewn timber.
They needed to order more timber for the roof.

Synonyms: wood, lumber, plank, beam

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timber (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪmbər/

Definition

Wood prepared and used for building, carpentry, or shipbuilding.

Examples

The old barn was made of rough-hewn timber.
They needed to order more timber for the roof.
The ship's hull was constructed from strong, dense timber.

How to Use timber

timber frame (collocation): A structure built using timber as the main material. — "The historic cottage had a beautiful timber frame."
hardwood timber (collocation): Wood from deciduous trees, typically dense and strong. — "Oak is a popular choice for hardwood timber furniture."
softwood timber (collocation): Wood from coniferous trees, typically lighter and less dense. — "Pine is a common type of softwood timber used in construction."

Synonyms of timber

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