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1
a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area
- upon our approach the deer disappeared back into the timber from whence it had come
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3
the basic elements from which something can be developed
- a novel with the timber to become a best seller, if marketed correctly
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“Timber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timber. Accessed 27 Sep. 2020.
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The first known use of timber was before the 12th century
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