timbering

[ tim-ber-ing ]

noun

1. building material of wood.
2. timberwork.

ˈtimbering

/ ˈtɪmbərɪŋ /

noun

1. timbers collectively
2. work made of timber

Word History and Origins

Origin of timbering¹

First recorded in 1125–75, timbering is from the Middle English word timbrung. See timber, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The plants operated by Dominion will primarily use leftovers from nearby timbering work for the biomass fuel.

From The Daily Beast

These three kinds of support are called timbering, walling, and filling up.

From Project Gutenberg

From each of the cuts a, ore is procured by advancing with the help of timbering, till the roof t be reached.

From Project Gutenberg

The lower stages were of stone, the upper for the most part of wood and plaster (half-timbering).

From Project Gutenberg

The conjectural painting shows settlers carrying out timbering activities at Jamestown.

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The 1685 engraving shows activities relating to timbering and house building.

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