Definition

The wood used for building or making structures, or the structures themselves made from wood.

Example

The timbering of the house was done with high-quality oak.

Conversation

Have you seen the new cabin they built out of timbering?

Yeah, it looks amazing! I love how rustic it is.

I heard they used a lot of local timbering for the project.

That’s great! It really adds to the charm of the place.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Timbering → It is formed from "timber" (from Old English *timber*, meaning building material or wood) and "-ing" (a suffix used to indicate the action or process of). The word "timbering" refers to the process of constructing or supporting with timber.

Memory Tip

Think of 'timber' as the wood used for building, and '-ing' indicates the action of using that wood. So, timbering is the action of using wood for construction.

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