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timber vs beam

beam vs timber

timber and beam both are nouns.

timber is not a verb while beam is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
timber Yes No No No
beam Yes No Yes No
As nouns, beam is a hypernym of timber; that is, beam is a word with a broader meaning than timber:
  • timber: a beam made of wood
  • beam: long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
timber (noun) beam (noun)
a beam made of wood long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
a post made of wood a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
(music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound) the broad side of a ship
land that is covered with trees and shrubs (nautical) breadth amidships
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
a column of light (as from a beacon)
a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
timber (verb) beam (verb)
smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
express with a beaming face or smile
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
Difference between timber and beam

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