timber-framed
- adjective
- /ˈtɪmbər freɪmd/
- There were several houses farther along the lane, timber-framed with peg-tiled roofs like the cottage in which the fire had occurred, but they were each surrounded by enough land to give them quiet and privacy.
- timber-framed house
Examples
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Just a few miles away from Schlo Romrod is the village of Alsfeld, founded in 1222, where some residents still live in timber-frame houses that date to medieval times.
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Not just a Runestone and some highly dubious "anchor stones," but things like ironwork, timber-framed houses, glazed pottery, and so on.
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This type of construction was called schwellenbau and led to the development of fachwerkbau, or traditional timber-frame construction.
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In this image, movie billboards and other advertisements line a wall in front of two timber-framed houses with second-floor balconies.
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As would be expected, fire caused much damage to machines in timber-framed shops (practically all of which were destroyed up to 7,000 feet from ground zero) and some damage in other types of structures.
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The picturesque village is known for its charming, timber-framed cottages with exposed wooden beams.
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Many tourists visit the historic district to admire the beautiful timber-framed buildings that reflect traditional craftsmanship.
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During the tour, we learned how timber-framed houses are constructed using wooden frames and visible joints.
Synonyms
A building with visible wooden frames and walls filled with brick or plaster
Having walls or beams made of wood
How Solid
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Timber-framed comes from two simple words: timber meaning 'wood' and frame meaning 'structure' or 'skeleton'. Think of a house with a visible wooden skeleton of beams and posts that you can see from the outside — that's exactly what a timber-framed building is.