timberwork

American  

[tim-ber-wurk] / ˈtɪm bərˌwɜrk /

noun

1. structural work formed of timbers.

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timberwork British  

/ ˈtɪmbəˌwɜːk /

noun

1. a structure made of timber

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Etymology

Origin of timberwork

First recorded in 1350–1400, timberwork is from the Middle English word timberwerk. See timber, work

Example Sentences

In the meantime, Mr. Walther and I sat in Detmold’s pristine old town, which has fine timberwork buildings.

From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2016

At its centre in an open court, a colonnade of 48 timberwork columns, four abreast and twelve in a row, rises 100 feet to symbolize the States of the Union.

From Time Magazine Archive

A fire, caused by the imprudence of a cavalier of Albert I, during the sojourn of that prince at Strasburg, consumed all the timberwork and threatened even the pillars and walls.

From Historical Sketch of the Cathedral of Strasburg by Anonymous

The roof was formed of interwoven pine branches; against the poles of the light timberwork hung and rested everywhere weapons of all kinds.

From A Captive of the Roman Eagles by Dahn, Felix

The dredge conduit is carried by timberwork resting on two of the upright box form stanchions.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 795, March 28, 1891 by Various