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Lumber, collective term for harvested wood, whether cut into logs, heavy timbers, or members used in light-frame construction. Lumber is classified as hardwood or softwood. The term often refers specifically to the products derived from logs in a sawmill. Conversion of logs to sawed lumber involves.
5 days ago · 1. uncountable noun. Lumber consists of trees and large pieces of wood that have been roughly cut up. [mainly US] It was made of soft lumber, spruce by the look of it. He was going to have to purchase all his lumber at full retail price. Synonyms: junk, refuse, rubbish, discards More Synonyms of lumber. 2. verb.
noun. tim· ber ˈtim-bər. Synonyms of timber. 1. a. : growing trees or their wood. b. used interjectionally to warn of a falling tree. 2. : wood suitable for building or for carpentry. 3. a. : a large squared or dressed piece of wood ready for use or forming part of a structure. b. British : lumber sense 2a. c.
