timber
/ˈtɪmbɚ/noun2 syllables
Timber means: land that is covered with trees and shrubs.
Synonyms for timber10
noun, as in (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound)
noun, as in the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
What does timber mean?5
noun
1
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
2
(music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound)“the timbre of her soprano was rich and lovely”
3
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
4
a beam made of wood
5
a post made of wood
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Timber in a sentence
- Thirty years ago, timber was the main industry here.orcrist
- Timber and diamonds account for most export earnings, followed by cotton.The_World_Factbook
- Originally the trade involved timber and ivory, but later it expanded into slaves.The_World_Factbook
- Gabon faces fluctuating international prices for its oil, timber, and manganese exports.The_World_Factbook
- Large amounts of timber are used in paper making.unknown
- The new floorcovering looks like timber but is actually vinyl.janms
- Timber is a major industry in this region.CarpeLanam
- Seasoned timber is better for construction and joinery.owlielovesbooks
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Forms of timber
as a noun
- plural
- timbers