timbering

[ tim-ber-ing ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

ˈtimbering

/ ˈtɪmbərɪŋ /

First recorded in 1125–75, timbering is from the Middle English word timbrung. See timber, -ing ¹

The plants operated by Dominion will primarily use leftovers from nearby timbering work for the biomass fuel.

These three kinds of support are called timbering, walling, and filling up.

From each of the cuts a, ore is procured by advancing with the help of timbering, till the roof t be reached.

The lower stages were of stone, the upper for the most part of wood and plaster (half-timbering).

The conjectural painting shows settlers carrying out timbering activities at Jamestown.

The 1685 engraving shows activities relating to timbering and house building.

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[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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