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timber
/ˈtɪmbə/
In most contexts, "timber" is used as an uncountable noun when referring to the material (wood) or the resource (trees). In North American English, the word "lumber" is more commonly used for wood that has already been cut into planks, while "timber" often refers to the standing trees. Note that when describing a voice, "timber" is sometimes confused with "timbre" (a French loanword). While they sound the same and mean similar things regarding quality of sound, "timbre" is the more technically correct spelling for music and acoustics.
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Meanings
Wood prepared for use in building and carpentry.
"The house was constructed using heavy oak timber."
A person's voice, particularly regarding its quality or depth (often used in the phrase 'timber of voice').
"He spoke with a deep, resonant timber that commanded attention."
To build or furnish with timber.
"They decided to timber the ceiling for a rustic look."