timberjack

/ˈtɪmbərˌdæk/

Definitions

1. noun

A machine designed to cut and harvest trees, especially in large-scale forestry operations.

“The timberjack’s roar echoed through the forest as it felled a giant oak.”

2. noun

A person who operates a timberjack.

“The timberjack worked tirelessly to clear the land for new construction.”

3. verb

To cut or fell trees using a timberjack.

“The loggers timberjacked the entire forest in a matter of weeks.”

Synonyms

  • feller
  • harvester

Antonyms

  • conservationist
  • preserver