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Topic: Nature

tilled

IPA: /tɪld/

KK: /tɪld/

adjective

Definition: Prepared and cultivated land for growing crops by turning over the soil.

Example: The farmer tilled the field to get it ready for planting.

verb

Definition: To prepare and cultivate land for growing crops by turning over the soil.

Example: The farmer tilled the field before planting the seeds.

tillite

IPA: /ˈtɪlaɪt/

KK: /ˈtɪlaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of rock formed from glacial debris that has been compacted and cemented together.

Example: The geologist studied the tillite to understand the effects of ancient glaciers on the landscape.

tilth

IPA: /tɪlθ/

KK: /tɪlθ/

noun

Definition: The preparation and use of land for growing crops, including the condition of the soil.

Example: Farmers often check the tilth of the soil before planting seeds to ensure good growth.

timber

IPA: /ˈtɪmbər/

KK: /ˈtɪmbər/

noun

Definition: Wood that is prepared for use in building or carpentry, often in the form of beams or planks.

Example: The carpenter selected high-quality timber for the new house.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide support or structure using wooden beams or logs.

Example: The workers will timber the mine shaft to ensure it is safe.

timbered

IPA: /ˈtɪm.bərd/

KK: /ˈtɪmbərd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is made of wood or has wooden parts, often referring to structures like buildings that have visible wooden beams.

Example: The timbered house stood out among the modern buildings in the neighborhood.

timberhead

IPA: /ˈtɪmbərˌhɛd/

KK: /ˈtɪmbərˌhɛd/

noun

Definition: The upper part of a timber that sticks out above a deck, often used for securing ropes or as a support.

Example: The crew tied the ropes to the timberhead to secure the ship at the dock.

timbering

IPA: /ˈtɪmbərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈtɪmbərɪŋ/

noun

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.

timberland

IPA: /ˈtɪmbərˌlænd/

KK: /ˈtɪmbərlænd/

noun

Definition: A type of land that is covered with trees and is often used for growing timber that can be sold.

Example: The timberland was filled with tall trees ready for harvesting.

timberline

IPA: /ˈtɪmbəlaɪn/

KK: /ˈtɪmbərˌlaɪn/

noun

Definition: The height in mountains or at certain latitudes where trees can no longer grow due to environmental conditions.

Example: As we climbed higher, we reached the timberline where the trees stopped growing.

timberman

IPA: /ˈtɪmbərˌmæn/

KK: /ˈtɪmbərˌmæn/

noun

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.

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