English Synonym Finder

lumber

Definitions

Timber prepared for use in building and carpentry.

To move in a slow, heavy, and awkward way.

Examples

The construction crew ordered a large shipment of lumber to build the new house frame.

He had to lumber across the room because his heavy boots made it difficult to walk quickly.

The old bear began to lumber through the forest in search of berries.

Synonyms

timber wood planks boards logs lath beam

Antonyms

lighten unburden relieve speed hasten accelerate nimbleness