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lumberer


Meanings
  • noun

    A person who works in a forest or woodland, cutting down trees and preparing them for transport.

    - "The lumberer worked tirelessly in the forest, felling trees and loading them onto trucks."
    - "Despite the dangerous conditions, the lumberer continued to work, knowing that his family depended on his income."

Variants
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lumber , lumbered , lumberer , lumberers , lumbering , lumbers
Etymology
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Derived from the Old English word 'hlifian', meaning 'to support' or 'to maintain'. In the context of lumbering, this refers to the support and maintenance of forests and the production of timber.


Trivia
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  1. The largest tree ever cut down by a lumberer was a redwood tree in California, measuring over 370 feet tall and 33 feet in diameter.

  2. Lumberjacks used to compete in logging competitions, such as the World Lumberjack Championships, to show off their skills and strength.


Related Concepts
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  1. Forestry: The practice of managing and cultivating forests and woodlands, including the harvesting of timber.

  2. Timber Industry: The business of growing, harvesting, processing, and selling timber and forest products.


Culture
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Lumbering has played a significant role in the history and culture of many countries, particularly those with abundant forests such as Canada and Russia. It has been depicted in literature, art, and film, and is often associated with rugged individualism and the natural beauty of forests.

How to Memorize "lumberer"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person in a forest, wearing a flannel shirt and work pants, carrying an ax and loading logs onto a truck.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'lumberer' with the image of a forest and the sound of chainsaws and logs being transported.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Lumber Jacks Load Large Logs' to remember the definition of a lumberer.


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