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- [tim-ber-ing]
- /ˈtɪm bər ɪŋ/
- /ˈtɪmbərɪŋ/
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- [tim-ber-ing]
- /ˈtɪm bər ɪŋ/
Definitions of timbering word
- noun timbering the wood of growing trees suitable for structural uses. 1
- noun timbering growing trees themselves. 1
- noun timbering wooded land. 1
- noun timbering wood, especially when suitable or adapted for various building purposes. 1
- noun timbering a single piece of wood forming part of a structure or the like: A timber fell from the roof. 1
- noun timbering Nautical. (in a ship's frame) one of the curved pieces of wood that spring upward and outward from the keel; rib. 1
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Origin of timbering
First appearance:
before 1125 One of the 6% oldest English words
First recorded in 1125-75, timbering is from the Middle English word timbrung. See timber, -ing1
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Parts of speech for Timbering
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timbering popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
timbering usage trend in Literature
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