timber

/ˈtɪmbər/
noun
  1. Wood that is prepared for use in building or carpentry.
    • The carpenter selected strong timber for the new house frame.
    • The old barn was built from local timber.
    • They imported high-quality timber from Canada for the flooring.
  2. Trees that are grown to be cut down for wood.
    • We hiked through a dense stand of timber near the river.
    • The forest was full of valuable timber ready for harvest.
    • Logging companies manage large areas of timber for paper production.
  3. A large, thick piece of wood used in construction, such as a beam or post.
    • Workers lifted the heavy timber into place with a crane.
    • The roof was supported by massive oak timbers.
    • The old bridge was made of hand-hewn timbers.
  4. A shout used to warn that a tree is about to fall.
    • The lumberjack yelled 'Timber!' as the tree began to fall.
    • We heard a loud cry of 'Timber!' echoing through the woods.
    • Before the tree crashed down, someone shouted 'Timber!'
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