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lumber-like

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/ˈlʌmbərlaɪk/ · lum-ber-like

Having a quality or characteristics similar to lumber or wood; heavy, clumsy or awkward.

Meanings

adjectiveliterary

Having a quality or characteristics similar to lumber or wood; heavy, clumsy or awkward.

لکڑی یا چوب کی مانند کی خصوصیات یا کیفیت رکھتا ہے؛ بھاری، بوجھل یا عجیب.

لکڑی جیسا

lakri jaisa

Synonyms

clumsyawkwardheavyبوجھلعجیببھاری

Antonyms

gracefullightnimbleخوبصورتہلکاچالاک

Common Collocations

  • lumber-like movements
  • lumber-like structure

Example Sentences

His lumber-like footsteps echoed in the silent hall.

اس کے لکڑی جیسا قدم خاموش ہال میں گونج اٹھے.

Us ke lakri jaisa qadam khamosh haal mein goonj uthe.

She moved with a lumber-like grace, making it hard to navigate through the crowd.

وہ لکڑی جیسی grace کے ساتھ چلی، جس نے بھیڑ میں گزرنا مشکل بنا دیا.

Woh lakri jaisi grace ke saath chali, jis ne bheed mein guzarna mushkil bana diya.

The sculpture had a lumber-like quality, emphasizing its raw, natural form.

تفصیلی مجسمے میں لکڑی جیسی خصوصیات تھیں، جو اس کی کچی، قدرتی شکل کو اجاگر کرتی تھیں.

Tafseeli mujasma mein lakri jaisi khasiyat thi, jo is ki kachi, qudrati shakal ko ujagar karti thi.

Easily Confused With

lumberjack:A lumberjack is a person who cuts down trees for wood, while lumber-like describes qualities similar to wood.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of lumber and the phrase 'heavy like lumber'.

Imagine a person walking heavily, resembling the heavy weight of lumber.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "lumber" — wood that has been processed for use

First known use: 15th century

The term originates from Middle English 'lumbard', meaning timber or wood.