Definition

A person who works with timber, either by selling it or using it in construction, especially in mining.

Example

The timberman carefully selected the best logs for the new building project.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new timberman who started working in our town?

No, I didn't! What does he do?

He installs timbers in the old mines around here.

That sounds interesting! I bet he has some cool stories to tell.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Timberman is formed from "timber" (from Old English *timber*, meaning wood or building material) and "-man" (meaning a person who). A timberman is a person who works with or handles timber, typically in the context of logging or construction.

Memory Tip

Think of a person who works with 'wood' ('timber') — that's what a timberman does.

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