timber timber /ˈtɪmbɝ/

interjection

1. () A warning shout to alert individuals of a falling tree to ensure their safety.  ( timber )
   A warning shout to alert individuals of a falling tree to ensure their safety.
   

noun

1. () The wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material  ( timber , lumber )
   the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
     The construction site was filled with stacks of lumber.
   The construction site was filled with stacks of lumber.
   
   
2. () A beam made of wood  ( timber )
   a beam made of wood
    The house's foundation was made of strong timber beams.
   The house's foundation was made of strong timber beams.
   
   
3. () A post made of wood  ( timber )
   a post made of wood
    The old barn was made of strong timber that had aged gracefully.
   The old barn was made of strong timber that had aged gracefully.
   
   
4. [Non-standard] (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice, noise or musical sound)  ( timber [Non-standard] , timbre , quality , tone )
   (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice, noise or musical sound)
    The timbre of her soprano was rich and lovely
   the timbre of her soprano was rich and lovely
    The muffled tones of the broken bell summoned them to meet
   the muffled tones of the broken bell summoned them to meet
   
5. Land that is covered with trees and shrubs  ( timber , timberland [ N. American] , woodland , forest , forestland [ N. American] )
   land that is covered with trees and shrubs
     Sunlight filtered through the dense forest, casting enchanting patterns on the forest floor.
   Sunlight filtered through the dense forest, casting enchanting patterns on the forest floor.