noun

1. Trees in a forest regarded as a source of wood.

2. (outside North America) Wood that has been pre-cut and is ready for use in construction.

3. A heavy wooden beam, generally a whole log that has been squared off and used to provide heavy support for something such as a roof.

   “the timbers of a ship”

Synonyms: beam, rafter, forest, timberland, lumber, wood

verb

1. To fit with timbers.

   “timbering a roof”

2. To construct, frame, build.

3. To light or land on a tree.

interjection

1. Used by loggers to warn others that a tree being felled is falling.