Lumber

/lˈʌmbɐ/

/ˈɫəmbɝ/

Lumber

wood that has been cut into specific pieces to be used for building purposes

an implement used in baseball by the batter

to lumber

to move in a slow, heavy, and awkward manner, often due to the size or weight of the body or object being carried

cut lumber, as in woods and forests

Example

Dimensional lumber is cut to standard sizes for use in construction projects.

The team framed the deck of the beach house with pressure-treated lumber and stainless steel screws.

The furniture maker ripped the rough lumber into thinner planks to create the tabletop.

The contractor overshot the mark and ordered too much lumber for the project.

The sawmill operates year-round to meet the demand for lumber in the construction industry.

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