1. wood prepared for use in building or carpentry
2. trees grown to be cut down for wood
3. a wooden beam or board used in construction

1. to cover, frame, or support with timber

1. a warning shout when a tree is about to fall
Usage: forestry

Examples

• The house was built with high-quality timber.
• They harvested timber from the old-growth forest.
• The roof was supported by heavy timber beams.
• The company plans to timber the new construction site.
• The lumberjack shouted ‘Timber!’ as the oak tree began to fall.
• Local timber prices have increased this year.
• The cabin was constructed entirely from local timber.