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timberman

UK
/ˈtɪmbəˌmæn/
US
/ˈtɪmbərˌmæn/

Translations

timbermannoun
timbermen
pl
UK
/ˈtɪmbəˌmæn/
US
/ˈtɪmbərˌmæn/
The timberman spent his days in the forest, carefully selecting and cutting down trees for lumber.
Le bûcheron passait ses journées dans la forêt, à choisir soigneusement les arbres et à les abattre pour le bois d'œuvre.
boiseurSpécialement en contexte minier.
The timberman ensured the safety of the mine by reinforcing the tunnels with sturdy wooden beams.
Le boiseur assurait la sécurité de la mine en renforçant les galeries avec de solides poutres en bois.
capricorne des pinsSens entomologique.
The larvae of the timberman can cause extensive damage to pine forests.
Les larves du capricorne des pins peuvent causer d'importants dégâts dans les forêts de pins.
Synonyms
lumberjack
woodcutter
forester
logger
sawyer

Definitions

timbermannoun
A person who works in the timber industry, especially one who fells trees or transports logs.
The timberman spent his days in the forest, carefully selecting and cutting down trees for lumber.
A miner who supports the roof of a mine with timber.
The timberman ensured the safety of the mine by reinforcing the tunnels with sturdy wooden beams.
Any of several longhorn beetles that infest coniferous trees, especially the European species Acanthocinus aedilis.
The larvae of the timberman can cause extensive damage to pine forests.
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