timberwork

noun

tim·​ber·​work ˈtim-bər-ˌwərk How to pronounce timberwork (audio)
: timber construction

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Hart thinks Goodison is irreplaceable, a venue where the terraces hang over the pitch and some of the timberwork dates back to the Victorian era. Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of timberwork was in the 14th century

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“Timberwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timberwork. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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