tim
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Plural
timbers
1
wood cut and prepared from trees for construction or other practical uses
- The house was built using high-quality timber.
- Timber is stacked at the lumber yard.
- They ordered oak timber for the flooring.
- The shed was constructed entirely of treated timber.
- Timber is a traditional material in this region.
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land covered with trees and shrubs, often suitable for logging
- The surveyor mapped the timber boundaries.
- Timber areas provide both wood and wildlife habitat.
- Timber in the region provides habitat for wildlife.
- Hunters explored the dense timber near the river.
- He wandered through dense timber.
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trees grown to be used in carpentry or construction
- The timber from the forest was transported to the mill to be processed into lumber.
- High-quality timber is essential for building durable and sturdy homes.
- The carpenter selected the finest timber for crafting the custom furniture pieces.
- The old barn was constructed entirely from local timber, giving it a rustic and authentic appearance.
- The carpenter admired the fine grain of the oak timber, knowing it would make excellent furniture.
4
a large, solid piece of wood used as a structural element in construction
- The roof rested on heavy timber.
- He inspected the timber supporting the balcony.
- Timber was replaced after termite damage.
- The barn's timber held up for decades.
- They measured each timber before installation.
5
a vertical wooden post or stake, often used for fencing, support, or markers
- A timber was driven into the ground for the fence.
- The sign hung from a sturdy timber.
- They lined the path with timber posts.
- The timber supported the gate.
- Timber markers indicated property boundaries.
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the characteristic quality or tone of a sound, voice, or musical instrument that distinguishes it from others
- The violin has a rich, warm timber.
- She admired the timber of his singing voice.
- The piano's timber varies with each key.
- Recording engineers adjust timber for clarity.
- The choir's timber blended beautifully.