timber

noun
UK /ˈtɪm.bər/
US /ˈtɪm.bɚ/

Wood that is cut and used for building things.

The workers used timber to build the roof of the house.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Trees that are grown so their wood can be used.

The farmer planted timber on the hill.

3. A large piece of wood used to support something in a building.

The old barn was held up by heavy timber.

4. A warning shout that a tree is about to fall.

The logger shouted 'Timber!' as the tree came down.