Definition of Lumber
Lumber
lum·ber
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to move slowly and heavily, often in a way that is awkward and/or noisy;
e.g. He began to lumber towards them with heavy steps.
(noun)
pieces of wood that have been prepared for use in carpentry and construction, cut into rough planks;
e.g. The truck brought a load of lumber to the construction site.
(verb)
to prepare wood from the forest for transport, sale, and use in carpentry or construction by cutting it into rough planks;
e.g. The company began to lumber in the forests up north.
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