Definition of lumber
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: to move ponderously
an elephant lumbering along the road The economy continues to lumber along.
2
: rumble
lumbering machines
lumber
nounDefinition of lumber (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: surplus or disused articles (such as furniture) that are stored away
2a
: timber or logs especially when dressed for use
b
: any of various structural materials prepared in a form similar to lumber
lumber
verb (2)Definition of lumber (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: to clutter with or as if with lumber : encumber
plan to lumber the tiny town with a giant ski resort— Marilyn Stasio
2
: to heap together in disorder
3
: to log and saw the timber of
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The first known use of lumber was in the 14th century
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