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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBauholz
Pronunciation / Transliteration: bau.holts
"Der Zimmermann kaufte mehrere Stücke Bauholz, um die neue Terrasse zu bauen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Wood that has been processed into beams and planks, a stage in the process of wood production.
"The carpenter bought several pieces of lumber to build the new deck." - 2
Unwanted or discarded items, especially those that are bulky or take up space.
"The garage was filled with old lumber and tools that he no longer needed."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'lumber' originates from the Middle English term 'lumbere,' which is derived from the Old Norse word 'lumbr,' meaning 'timber.' It evolved in the 14th century to refer to wood that is cut and prepared for use in construction and carpentry.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lumber" is said worldwide
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bois d'œuvre
Transliteration: bwa d'œvʁ
"Le charpentier a acheté plusieurs morceaux de bois d'œuvre pour construire le nouveau pont."
Bauholz
Transliteration: bau.holts
"Der Zimmermann kaufte mehrere Stücke Bauholz, um die neue Terrasse zu bauen."
legname
Transliteration: leɡˈna.me
"Il falegname ha comprato diversi pezzi di legname per costruire il nuovo ponte."
madera
Transliteration: maˈðeɾa
"El carpintero compró varias piezas de madera para construir la nueva terraza."
madeira
Transliteration: maˈdejɾɐ
"O carpinteiro comprou várias peças de madeira para construir o novo deck."
लकड़ी
Transliteration: lakdi
"बढ़ई ने नए डेक के लिए कई लकड़ी के टुकड़े खरीदे।"
木材
Transliteration: mùcái
"木匠为建造新甲板购买了几块木材。"
목재
Transliteration: mokjae
"목수는 새 데크를 만들기 위해 여러 개의 목재를 구입했습니다."
木材
Transliteration: mokuzai
"大工は新しいデッキを作るためにいくつかの木材を購入しました。"
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