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Synonyms of timber

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Another word for timber is wood. Other synonyms of timber are timberland, beam and forest.

Synonyms and similar words for timber

nounTrees in a forest regarded as a source of wood.

  • timberlandForested land thought of in terms of its potential and value as timber.
  • forest

nounWood that has been pre-cut and is ready for use in construction.

  • lumber US
  • woodThe substance making up the central part of the trunk and branches of a tree. Used as a material for construction, to...

nounA heavy wooden beam, generally a whole log that has been squared off and used to provide heavy...

  • beamAny large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use.
  • rafter

Meaning of timber

  1. noun Trees in a forest regarded as a source of wood.
  2. noun Wood that has been pre-cut and is ready for use in construction.
  3. noun A heavy wooden beam, generally a whole log that has been squared off and used to provide heavy support for something such as a roof.

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Questions about synonyms of timber

What is another word for timber?
Timber has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as wood, timberland, beam and forest.
What does timber mean?
Timber means trees in a forest regarded as a source of wood.

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