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timbered


Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or made of wood, especially of large pieces fitted together without the use of iron nails.


Variants
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timbered , timber , timbering , timbers , timbre , half timber , half-timber , half-timbered , half-timbering , half-timberings
Etymology
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From Old English tīmbr or tīmbra, from teon 'to build' + beor 'tree'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the world's oldest known wooden structure is the 'Storytelling Oak' in England, which is estimated to be over 2,000 years old?

  2. The tallest tree in the world is a redwood tree named 'Hyperion', which is over 379 feet tall. The wood from such trees is highly valued for its strength and durability.


Related Concepts
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  1. lumber: Timber that has been cut and prepared for use in construction.


Culture
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Timbered is often used in the context of construction or forestry. In literature, the term has been used metaphorically to describe someone or something as being 'timbered up' or 'timbered down', meaning they are well-prepared or fortified.

How to Memorize "timbered"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large wooden structure being built, with logs being placed one on top of the other without the use of nails.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'timbered' with the image of a forest, filled with tall trees that can be cut down and used to build structures.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'timbered' by associating it with the word 'builder', as both words relate to the use of wood in construction.


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