Zoeken
Timber
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timmerhout
wood prepared to be used in carpentry and building
02
hout
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
03
hout
trees grown to be used in carpentry or construction
04
hout
a beam made of wood
05
hout
a post made of wood
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hout
the quality of a sound that is distinct from pitch, intensity and loudness
timber
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hout
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.
Voorbeeld
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.
