Lumber Definition & Meaning

lumber
noun
  1. the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
  2. an implement used in baseball by the batter
verb
  1. move heavily or clumsily; "The heavy man lumbered across the room"
  2. cut lumber, as in woods and forests

"Lumber" in song lyrics

See how lumber is used in real songs:

  • "Diamond white fo' runner, real leather and lumber"
    Big Pokey — All In
  • "But yo, it's just shocks with a trailer load of lumber"
    Classified f/ Choclair, Royce Da 5'9" — Unexplainable Hunger
  • "Smoke it all from good trees to cheap lumber"
    Copywrite — Twist It (Freestyle)

Usage tips for "lumber"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "lumber" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for lumber to find words that pair well.

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