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- pronunciation:
- tIm
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- parts of speech:
- noun, interjection
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
trees that are used as wood to build houses and buildings.
They cut the timber into boards.- synonyms:
- woods
- similar words:
- trees
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| definition 2: |
the wood of such trees.
The timber used to build our garage came from pine trees.- synonyms:
- lumber, wood
- similar words:
- board, hardwood, logs, plank
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| definition 3: |
a wooden piece that holds up a roof.
The timbers can be seen near the ceiling of the log cabin.- synonyms:
- beam
- similar words:
- pole
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| related words: |
log, lumber |
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| part of speech: |
interjection |
| definition: |
"Look out!" (used by loggers to warn of a falling tree).
When the logger yelled, "Timber!" I got out of the way. |
| derivation: |
timberless (adj.) |
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