What is another word for Timbering?

Pronunciation: [tˈɪmbəɹɪŋ] (IPA)

There are many synonyms for the word "timbering" depending on the context. In construction, "framing" and "carpentry" are often used interchangeably with timbering. In forestry, "logging" and "lumbering" can be used instead. If referring to the act of supporting or shoring up, "propping" and "bracing" are suitable synonyms. "Woodworking" is another alternative that encompasses the use of timber in creating finished products. Furthermore, the term "timber harvest" is often used in the context of forest management or sustainable forestry to refer to the process of removing trees for commercial purposes while ensuring ecological sustainability.

What are the hypernyms for Timbering?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Timbering

Perhaps it was the fact that the Timbering was expensive and that his gropings for the lost ore body came to nothing; but in the back of his mind Blount's growing distrust dated from the day he had bought Wiley's quit-claim.
"Shadow Mountain"
Dane Coolidge
It was the weakened Timbering that supported the gallery roof.
"Master of the Moondog"
Stanley Mullen
They had a characteristic architecture, due in part to the subordination of speed to carrying capacity, and further to the specially heavy Timbering about the bows to withstand the crushing of the Arctic ice-pack.
"American Merchant Ships and Sailors"
Willis J. Abbot

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