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Timber
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árboles
wood prepared to be used in carpentry and building
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madera, bosque
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
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madera, troncos
trees grown to be used in carpentry or construction
Example
The carpenter selected the finest timber for crafting the custom furniture pieces.
The timber from the forest was transported to the mill to be processed into lumber.
The carpenter admired the fine grain of the oak timber, knowing it would make excellent furniture.
04
madera, viga
a beam made of wood
05
madera, bajo
a post made of wood
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timbre
the quality of a sound that is distinct from pitch, intensity and loudness
timber
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¡Timber!, ¡Cuidado con el árbol!
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.
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