timbering

Meanings

• noun

  The process of constructing or supporting a building or other structure, particularly a temporary one, by means of timber or logs.

  - "The timbering of the dam was completed before the reservoir could be filled."
  - "The construction site was filled with the sound of hammering as the timbering went up."

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Variants

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timbering , timberings , timber , timbered , timbers , timbre , half timber , half-timber , half-timbered , half-timbering , half-timberings

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'timbre' meaning 'stamp, seal' and the suffix '-ing', indicating a process or action.

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Trivia

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1. Timbering was used extensively during the construction of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

2. The tallest log cabin in the world is located in Oregon, USA, and stands over 10 stories tall.

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Related Concepts

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1. log cabin: A type of building constructed primarily of logs, often using timbering techniques to support the walls.

2. scaffolding: A temporary structure used to support workers and materials during the construction, repair, or maintenance of a building or other structure.

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Culture

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Timbering has been used extensively in construction for centuries, particularly in areas with abundant forests. It is a key technique for building structures in remote locations, where transporting heavy materials is difficult.

How to Memorize "timbering"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a construction site with workers hammering logs into place to create the timbering for a new building.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'timbering' with the image of a forest being transformed into a new structure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym TIMBER: 'Timber' is for the logs used in construction, 'I' is for 'In'side the structure, 'M' is for 'Making' the structure stable, 'B' is for 'Building' the structure, and 'R' is for 'Raising' the structure to completion.

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