timberwork

[ tim-ber-wurk ]

noun

1. structural work formed of timbers.

timberwork

/ ˈtɪmbəˌwɜːk /

noun

1. a structure made of timber

Word History and Origins

Origin of timberwork¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, timberwork is from the Middle English word timberwerk. See timber, work

Example Sentences

Additional work this year will include rebuilding some of the mill’s stone foundation and repairing timberwork.

From Washington Times

In the meantime, Mr. Walther and I sat in Detmold’s pristine old town, which has fine timberwork buildings.

From New York Times

The lock, officially called Hampstead Road Lock, will undergo repairs costing £130,000 including replacing both sets of lock gates and timberwork.

From BBC

At its centre in an open court, a colonnade of 48 timberwork columns, four abreast and twelve in a row, rises 100 feet to symbolize the States of the Union.

From Time Magazine Archive

The roof was formed of interwoven pine branches; against the poles of the light timberwork hung and rested everywhere weapons of all kinds.

From Project Gutenberg