Word: Lumber
Pronunciation
/ˈlʌmbər/
Definitions
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Noun: 1. Wood that has been cut and prepared for use in construction or manufacturing, often in large, thick pieces. Example: “They bought enough lumber to build the new deck.” 2. The act of moving awkwardly or heavily; a slow, heavy walk. Example: “The bear lumbered through the forest.” 3. (Informal) Furniture or household goods made of wood. Example: “We need to sell off some old lumber to make space in the attic.”
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Verb: To move in a slow, clumsy, or heavy manner. Example: “The old man lumbered up the stairs.”
Phrases
- “Lumberjack”: A person who cuts down trees and prepares the timber for transportation or processing.
- “Lumber room”: A storage room for unused furniture or other items, often made of wood.
- “To cut lumber”: To fell trees and process them into usable planks or boards.
Example Sentences
- Noun: “The carpenter stocked up on various types of lumber for his woodworking projects.”
- Verb: “After the long run, he lumbered towards the finish line with exhausted steps.”