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timbering

/ˈtɪmbərɪŋ/

/ˈtɪmbɚɪŋ/

timberingnoun

timberings

Translations

крепление

The miners installed timbering to support the tunnel.

Шахтеры установили крепление для поддержки туннеля.

обшивка

The timbering of the old house needed repair.

Обшивка старого дома нуждалась в ремонте.

Additional translations

подпорка

опалубка

Definitions

The act or process of providing a structure with timber supports.

The timbering of the mine shaft was essential to ensure the safety of the workers.

The wooden supports used in a structure, especially in mining or construction.

The old building's timbering was inspected for signs of rot and decay.

Synonyms

timberinggerund / present participle

/ˈtɪmbərɪŋ/

Functions attributively (e.g., "timbering crew") to qualify nouns relating to the provision of timber supports.

Definitions

Relating to, involved in, or used for providing timber supports in a structure, especially in mining or construction.

A specialised timbering method was adopted to stabilise the new tunnel.

Synonyms

timbernoun

Definitions

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

timbering

Gerund

timbered

Past Simple

timbered

Past Participle

timbering

Gerund

/ˈtɪmbə/

/ˈtɪmbɚ/

Translations

заготавливать лес

The company plans to timber the area next year.

Компания планирует заготавливать лес в этом районе в следующем году.

Additional translations

перевозить лесоматериалы

складировать лесоматериалы

Definitions

To provide or cover with timber, especially in construction.

The builders timbered the roof to ensure it was sturdy and weatherproof.

timberadjective

Definitions

Made of or consisting of timber, especially in building construction.

The cottage had a timber roof and stone walls.

timberinterjection

Definitions

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.