Definice a Význam "timber"

Timber

PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO

dřevo, stavební dřevo

wood prepared to be used in carpentry and building

Dialect

British

lumber

American

lesní porost, dřevnatý porost

land that is covered with trees and shrubs

dřevo, trám

trees grown to be used in carpentry or construction

Example

The timber from the forest was transported to the mill to be processed into lumber.

Dřevo z lesa bylo přepraveno do pily, aby bylo zpracováno na trám.

High-quality timber is essential for building durable and sturdy homes.

Vysokokvalitní trám je nezbytný pro stavbu trvanlivých a robustních domů.

trám, dřevo

a beam made of wood

dřevo, trám

a post made of wood

timbre, barva zvuku

the quality of a sound that is distinct from pitch, intensity and loudness

timber

CITOSLOVCE

Dole!, Padá!

used to warn others that a tree is falling or about to fall

What is the origin and context of use of 'timber'?

The interjection "timber" has its origins in the logging and forestry industry, where it is commonly used as a safety warning to alert others that a tree is being cut down and is about to fall. The practice of shouting "timber" serves to warn those nearby to move out of the way to avoid being struck by the falling tree.

Example

As the lumberjack saws through the trunk, he shouts, " Timber! " to alert others of the falling tree.

Když dřevorubec řeže kmen, křičí: "Dole! Padá!" aby varoval ostatní o padajícím stromu.

During a logging operation, workers yell " Timber! " as they chop down trees.

Během těžby dřeva křičí pracovníci "Dole!" když kácí stromy.