timbermen

/ˈtɪmbərmɛn/

Definitions

1. noun

Men employed in cutting and preparing timber for use in construction or other industries.

“The timbermen worked tirelessly to meet the construction deadline.”

2. noun

In the past, a timberman was a type of soldier or archer in medieval armies, especially in Eastern Europe.

“The medieval army consisted of men-at-arms, archers, and timbermen.”

Synonyms

  • lumbermen
  • woodcutters

Antonyms

  • urban dwellers