timber
beginnerA2/ˈtɪmbər/ · tim-ber
Wood that is used for building and carpentry.
Meanings
Wood that is used for building and carpentry.
ایسی لکڑی جو تعمیرات اور دستکاری کے لیے استعمال کی جاتی ہے۔
چوب
choob
Common Collocations
- timber frame
- timber industry
- timber flooring
Example Sentences
The carpenter chose quality timber for building the shelf.
Carpenter نے شیلف بنانے کے لیے معیاری چوب منتخب کی۔
Carpenter ne shelf banane ke liye maiyaari choob muntakhib ki.
Timber is a crucial resource in the construction industry.
چوب تعمیرات کی صنعت میں ایک اہم وسیلہ ہے۔
Choob tameerat ki san'at mein ek ahem waseela hai.
They plan to use sustainable timber for their new project.
وہ اپنے نئے منصوبے کے لیے پائیدار چوب استعمال کرنے کا ارادہ رکھتے ہیں۔
Woh apne naye mansoobe ke liye paidar choob istemal karne ka irada rakhte hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'timber' as the material that builds your dreams.
Imagine a sturdy wooden structure standing tall amidst nature.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عاشق کی خاطر میں چوب کٹوا گیا ہوں، رونے کا نہ شوق ہے نہ ہنسنے کا۔
Aashiq ki khaatir mein choob katwa gaya hoon, Rone ka na shauq hai na hansne ka.
I have cut wood for the sake of a lover, I have no desire to cry or to laugh.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چوب کا کیا حال ہو گیا، سینگوں والا بھی بچھڑا ہے۔
Choob ka kya haal ho gaya, singon wala bhi bichra hai.
What has happened to the wood, even the one with horns has strayed.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "timber" — wood for building or carpentry
First known use: 15th century
The word 'timber' has its roots in Old English 'timber' meaning wood used in building. Over centuries, its usage has expanded to refer generally to wood.