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timber

UK
/ˈtɪmbə/
US
/ˈtɪmbɚ/

Translations

timbernoun
timbers
pl
poutrePièce de charpente ou élément structurel en bois.
The old barn was supported by sturdy timbers.
La vieille grange était soutenue par de solides poutres.
boisBois destiné à la construction ou à la menuiserie.
The carpenter selected the finest timber for the new table.
Le menuisier a choisi le meilleur bois pour la nouvelle table.
Additional translations
étoffeDans l’expression « avoir l’étoffe de ».
boisBois exploité comme ressource forestière.
Synonyms
wood
forest products
timberland
boards
planks
logs
lumber
timberverb
timbered
Past Simple
timbered
Past Participle
timbering
Gerund
UK
/ˈtɪmbə/
US
/ˈtɪmbɚ/
boiserDans la construction.
The builders timbered the roof to ensure it was sturdy and weatherproof.
Les ouvriers ont boisé le toit pour qu’il soit solide et étanche.
timberadjective
Attributive use meaning 'made of or relating to timber'
en boisSe dit surtout de la construction.
The cottage had a timber roof and stone walls.
Le cottage avait un toit en bois et des murs en pierre.
timberinterjection
Warning cry when a tree is falling
AttentionCri d’avertissement lorsqu’un arbre va tomber.
"Timber!" the lumberjack shouted as the pine began to topple.
"Attention !" cria le bûcheron tandis que le pin commençait à s’abattre.
timbersnoun

timber

timbers
pl
UK
/ˈtɪmbəz/
US
/ˈtɪmbɚz/
poutresEn construction, pour de grandes pièces de bois servant de support.
The old barn was constructed from sturdy oak timbers.
La vieille grange était construite avec de solides poutres en chêne.
charpentePour l’ensemble de la structure en bois d’un bâtiment ou d’un navire.
The ship's timbers creaked as it sailed through the rough waters.
La charpente du navire grinçait tandis qu’il naviguait dans les eaux agitées.
Additional translations
ossatureTerme plus général, surtout pour la structure porteuse d’un bâtiment ou d’un navire.
Synonyms
planks
beams
wood
lumber
boards
joists
rafters
logs

Definitions

timbernoun
Wood prepared for use in building and carpentry.
The carpenter selected the finest timber for the new table.
A large piece of wood forming part of the structure of a building such as a roof or floor.
The old barn was supported by sturdy timbers.
Trees that are grown to be used in building or for making things.
The forest was rich with timber ready for harvesting.
Figurative: a person regarded as having the requisite qualities for a particular position or role, especially public office.
Many felt the charismatic governor was presidential timber.
timberverb
To provide or cover with timber, especially in construction.
The builders timbered the roof to ensure it was sturdy and weatherproof.
timberadjective
Made of or consisting of timber, especially in building construction.
The cottage had a timber roof and stone walls.
timberinterjection
Used as a warning that a tree is about to fall or an object is about to drop.
"Timber!" the lumberjack shouted as the pine began to topple.
timbersnoun
Large pieces of wood that have been cut and prepared for use in building, especially as beams or supports.
The old barn was constructed from sturdy oak timbers.
The structural framework of a wooden ship or building, made up of such pieces of wood.
The ship's timbers creaked as it sailed through the rough waters.
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