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Lumber
01
wood that has been cut into specific pieces to be used for building purposes
Dialect
American
American
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
Composition
Simple
uncountable
What is "lumber"?
Lumber is wood that has been processed into planks, beams, or other shapes for use in construction and woodworking. It is cut from trees and can vary in size, shape, and quality depending on its intended use. Lumber is commonly used in building houses, furniture, and other structures. It is valued for its strength, versatility, and natural appearance, and can be treated to resist moisture, insects, and decay.
02
an implement used in baseball by the batter
to lumber
01
to move in a slow, heavy, and awkward manner, often due to the size or weight of the body or object being carried
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
movement verb
regular
present tense
lumber
3rd person singular
lumbers
present participle
lumbering
past simple
lumbered
past participle
lumbered
02
cut lumber, as in woods and forests
