Timber
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British pronunciation/tˈɪmbɐ/
American pronunciation/ˈtɪmbɝ/

Ορισμός και Σημασία του "timber"

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ξυλεία

wood prepared to be used in carpentry and building
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timber definition and meaning
02

ξυλεία

land that is covered with trees and shrubs
timber definition and meaning
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ξυλεία

trees grown to be used in carpentry or construction
timber definition and meaning
04

ξυλεία

a beam made of wood
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ξυλεία

a post made of wood
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ξυλεία

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

used to warn others that a tree is falling or about to fall
timber definition and meaning

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.

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Loggers laded timber onto flat-bottomed boats for downstream transport to processing mills.
In traditional carpentry, craftsmen would hew timber to construct durable structures.
These cottages are built with timber and thatch.
In rural areas, small-scale sawmills play a vital role in processing locally sourced timber.
Clear-cutting forests for timber can degrade the land by exposing the soil to erosion.
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