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timber

/ˈtɪmbə/ /ˈtɪmbɚ/

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noun

Holz, Bauholz

Trees in a forest regarded as a source of wood.

Examples :

"The lumber company needs more timber to build new houses. "

Die Holzfirma benötigt mehr Holz, um neue Häuser zu bauen.

material environment building

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noun

Bauholz, Nutzholz

(outside North America) Wood that has been pre-cut and is ready for use in construction.

Examples :

"The carpenter ordered a large quantity of seasoned timber for the new house extension. "

Der Zimmermann bestellte eine große Menge an abgelagertem Bauholz für den neuen Hausanbau.

material building

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noun

Holzbalken, Bauholz

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.

Examples :

"the timbers of a ship"

Die Holzbalken eines Schiffs

material building architecture

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noun

Holz, Bauholz

Material for any structure.

Examples :

"The house's frame is made of strong timber. "

Das Gerüst des Hauses besteht aus starkem Bauholz.

material structure

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noun

Holzschaft

The wooden stock of a rifle or shotgun.

Examples :

"The hunter carefully examined the timber of his shotgun before shooting. "

Der Jäger untersuchte vor dem Schießen sorgfältig den Holzschaft seiner Schrotflinte.

weapon part material

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noun

Eine bestimmte Menge an Pelzfellen

A certain quantity of fur skins (as of martens, ermines, sables, etc.) packed between boards; in some cases forty skins, in others one hundred and twenty. Also timmer, timbre.

Examples :

"The furrier carefully measured the timber of marten skins before pricing it. "

Der Kürschner maß sorgfältig die Menge an Zobelfellen, bevor er sie bepreiste.

material commerce business economy

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verb

Mit Balken versehen

To fit with timbers.

Examples :

"timbering a roof"

Ein Dach mit Balken versehen.

material architecture building

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verb

Zimmern, bauen

To construct, frame, build.

Examples :

"The carpenter will timber a new playhouse for the children. "

Der Zimmermann wird ein neues Spielhaus für die Kinder zimmern.

architecture building

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verb

Sich auf einem Baum niederlassen

To light or land on a tree.

Examples :

"The bird timbered the tall oak tree near the school playground. "

Der Vogel ließ sich auf der hohen Eiche in der Nähe des Schulspielplatzes nieder.

nature environment biology plant action

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verb

Nisten

To make a nest.

Examples :

"The robin was busy timbering a nest in the bush outside my classroom window. "

Das Rotkehlchen war damit beschäftigt, ein Nest in dem Busch vor meinem Klassenzimmerfenster zu bauen.

animal bird nature

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verb

Balken setzen

To surmount as a timber does.

Examples :

"The young climber skillfully timbered the challenging rock face. "

Der junge Kletterer setzte geschickt Balken an der herausfordernden Felswand.

material action

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interjection

Achtung!

Used by loggers to warn others that a tree being felled is falling.

Examples :

""Timber!" shouted the tree surgeon, as the massive oak began to fall. "

„Achtung!“, rief der Baumpfleger, als die riesige Eiche zu fallen begann.

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