Timber - translation, pronunciation and examples
timber
wood for building
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Эта древесина поступает из местных лесов.
Они пилили древесину для нового сарая.
timber usage examples
Эта древесина поступает из местных лесов.
This timber comes from local forests.
Они пилили древесину для нового сарая.
They cut timber for the new shed.
Similar words
General term for wood used as building material.
Broader term for material from trees; includes furniture, fuel, and construction uses.
US term for processed/sawn wood for building (similar to 'timber' in UK).
A section of a trunk; usually unprocessed or only roughly prepared, not finished boards.
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timber synonyms
What's the difference between timber / wood / lumber / log
General term for wood used as building material.
The roof beams were made of seasoned timber.
Несущие балки крыши были сделаны из выдержанной древесины.
Broader term for material from trees; includes furniture, fuel, and construction uses.
She carved a small toy from a piece of wood.
Она вырезала маленькую игрушку из кусочка дерева.
US term for processed/sawn wood for building (similar to 'timber' in UK).
He bought some lumber to build a deck.
Он купил пиломатериалы, чтобы сделать террасу.
A section of a trunk; usually unprocessed or only roughly prepared, not finished boards.
They rolled the heavy log to the riverside.
Они перекатили тяжёлое бревно к берегу реки.
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timber with Russian translation
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How to pronounce timber and what this word means
timber translation: древесина. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce timber
/ˈtɪmbə/
timber translation
древесина
timber examples
This timber comes from local forests.
timber transcription
/ˈtɪmbə/, /ˈtɪmbɚ/
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timber meaning: what does it mean?
wood for building
timber pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
timber is pronounced as /ˈtɪmbə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
timber definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
This timber comes from local forests. Translation: Эта древесина поступает из местных лесов.
Is timber part of Plant Basics vocabulary?
Yes, timber (древесина) can be learned in the Plant Basics topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is timber part of Plants vocabulary?
Yes, timber (древесина) can be learned in the Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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