bois de charpente — meaning in English

English meaning

• lumber noun Wood that has been sawn into boards or planks for building.
• timber noun Wood that has been cut and prepared for building.

Senses

bois de charpente is used for these senses in English:

• lumber (North America) Wood sawn into planks or otherwise prepared for sale or use, especially as a building material. [from 17th c.]
• timber (outside, North America, uncountable) Wood that has been pre-cut and is ready for use in construction.

lumber — full definition

1. noun Wood that has been sawn into boards or planks for building.
2. noun Old furniture or unwanted items taking up space.
3. verb To move in a slow, heavy, clumsy way.
4. verb To burden someone with an unwanted task.

timber — full definition

1. noun Wood that has been cut and prepared for building.
2. noun Trees considered as a source of wood.
3. noun A large wooden beam used to support a structure.
4. intj A warning shout used when a felled tree is about to fall.

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