timberwork
timberwork — noun
1. The wooden beams, planks, and other parts that together form the supporting fram
1.名詞C1
釋義
The wooden beams, planks, and other parts that together form the supporting frame of a building, roof, bridge, or similar structure.
例句
The barn's timberwork stood for over a century, and the oak beams were still solid.
timberwork + stand for [duration]
An engineer examined the roof's timberwork and found that several rafters needed replacing.
examined the roof's timberwork
The architect admired the intricate timberwork of the medieval hall, especially the carved ceiling beams.
Shanti's new house uses sustainable timberwork, with all the wooden frames coming from local forests.
同義詞
- timber framing
more specific — refers to the building technique as well as the resulting structure
- woodwork
more general — can include decorative wooden elements in addition to structural parts