lumber
UK: ˈlʌmbə | US: ˈlʌmbər
n. 1. Timber sawn into rough planks or otherwise prepared for use.
n. 2. Useless or cumbersome articles stored away.
vi. To move heavily or clumsily.
vt. To cut and prepare timber for market.
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The word "lumber" likely originated in the late 16th century, initially meaning "disused goods" or "clutter," possibly derived from the obsolete verb lumber ("to move awkwardly"). The connection to timber emerged later, influenced by the idea of bulky, cumbersome objects. The root lumb may be linked to Middle English lomeren ("to move heavily"), though its exact origin remains debated. The suffix -er is a common English morpheme forming nouns or verbs.
The truck was loaded with fresh lumber for the construction site.
The attic was filled with old lumber no one ever used.
He lumbered across the room in his heavy boots.
They spent the afternoon lumbering trees in the forest.
The ship’s deck was stacked with lumber bound for export.