timberwork

/ˈtɪmbərˌwɜrk/
noun
  1. The wooden parts or framework of a building or structure.
    • The old barn's timberwork was still strong after a hundred years.
    • The timberwork of the medieval hall was beautifully carved and painted.
    • They hired a carpenter to repair the damaged timberwork in the roof.
  2. The craft or process of constructing things with wood, especially large structural elements.
    • He learned timberwork from his grandfather, who built log cabins.
    • The course covers traditional timberwork techniques like mortise and tenon joints.
    • Modern timberwork often uses engineered wood for stronger, lighter frames.
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