A large, horizontal supporting beam which bears the weight of a wall starting on a first or higher floor, particularly when exposed or used to support a jetty (timber-frame overhang construction).
A small, upright beam of timber used in construction, especially less than five inches square.
Timber in the form of small beams and pieces.
The set size or dimension of a piece of timber, stone etc., or materials used to build ships or aircraft.
Not plentiful; small; scanty.