Lumber Meaning in English
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परिभाषा
As a noun, 'lumber' is wood that has been cut into boards or planks, usually for building. As a verb, it means to move in a slow, heavy, or awkward way.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
'Lumber' as wood is used mainly in American English; British English uses 'timber.' As a verb, 'to lumber' often suggests heaviness, awkwardness, or lack of grace, usually describing people or animals. Rarely used figuratively. Common phrases: 'lumber yard,' 'lumberjack.'
उदाहरण वाक्य
The house was built out of lumber.
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We need more lumber to finish the project.
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The bear lumbered through the forest.
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After hours of hiking, I just lumbered back to camp, totally exhausted.
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The old truck was filled with rough lumber for the new barn.
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He tends to lumber around the office when he’s sleepy.
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