Forestry And Logging Terms

noun a piece of meat cut from the ribs of an animal, especially a pig

verb to cut something into pieces with a sharp tool such as a knife

• The chef used a sharp knife to chop the vegetables for the salad.
• I'll chop some wood for the bonfire later.
• Let's chop it up and see what's inside.
• She had to mentally chop away at the negative thoughts in her mind.

noun timber sawed or split into planks, boards, etc.

verb to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way

• The lumber industry plays a significant role in the economy of this region.
• We need to pick up some lumber for the weekend project.
• Let's go grab some lumber for the bonfire tonight.
• The weight of his mistakes felt like a heavy lumber on his shoulders.