Pronunciation: /ˈlʌmbər/
noun timber sawed or split into planks, boards, etc.
A1 The carpenter used lumber to build a table.
A2 The lumber for the construction project was delivered yesterday.
B1 The company specializes in sourcing sustainable lumber for their products.
B2 The quality of the lumber used in the renovation was top-notch.
C1 The architect specified the type of lumber to be used in the custom-built furniture.
C2 The lumber industry has seen significant growth in recent years due to increased demand.
verb to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way
A1 The lumberjack lumbered through the forest with his axe.
A2 The workers lumbered the heavy logs onto the truck.
B1 The old man lumbered up the stairs, holding onto the railing for support.
B2 The bear lumbered through the woods, searching for food.
C1 The elephant lumbered gracefully across the savanna, its massive feet making a rhythmic thud.
C2 The giant robot lumbered through the city, causing chaos and destruction in its wake.
formal The lumber industry plays a significant role in the economy of this region.
informal We need to pick up some lumber for the weekend project.
slang Let's go grab some lumber for the bonfire tonight.
figurative The weight of his mistakes felt like a heavy lumber on his shoulders.
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