lumber

UK
/ˈlʌmbə/
US
/ˈlʌmbɚ/

Translations

lumbernoun
lumbers
pl
The carpenter ordered a large quantity of lumber for the new project.
Плотник заказал большое количество пиломатериалов для нового проекта.
He sat on a lumber by the campfire, enjoying the warmth.
Он сидел на бревне у костра, наслаждаясь теплом.
lumberverb
lumbered
Past Simple
lumbered
Past Participle
lumbering
Gerund
UK
/ˈlʌmbə/
US
/ˈlʌmbɚ/
The old truck lumbered down the road.
Старый грузовик громыхал по дороге.
двигаться неуклюже
The bear lumbered through the forest.
Медведь неуклюже двигался через лес.
lumberadjective
UK
/ˈlʌmbə/
US
/ˈlʌmbɚ/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., lumber mill).

Definitions

lumbernoun
Wood that has been processed into beams and planks, a stage in the process of wood production.
The carpenter selected the finest lumber for building the new deck.
Unwanted or discarded items, especially furniture, that take up space.
The attic was filled with old lumber that needed to be cleared out.
lumberverb
To move in a slow, heavy, awkward way.
The bear lumbered through the forest, searching for food.
To cut down trees and prepare the timber for sawing and sale.
Early settlers lumbered the surrounding forests to build their homes.
To burden or encumber (someone) with an unwanted responsibility or object.
They lumbered us with the task of tidying the entire warehouse.
lumberadjective
Relating to, dealing in, or used for lumber.
The town's economy depends on its lumber industry.