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2 n [U]

[Date: 1600-1700; Origin: lumber 'disused furniture and other objects' (16-21 centuries), perhaps from lombard 'shop where money is lent in exchange for objects' (16-19 centuries)]
pieces of wood used for building, that have been cut to specific lengths and widths
-synonym timber timber
BrE informal large objects that are no longer useful or wanted