timber framing

noun

A method of construction using heavy timber beams, usually joined by tenon and mortice joints pegged together.

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Meanings

nountimber framing (uncountable)
  1. uncountablearchitectureA method of construction using heavy timber beams, usually joined by tenon and mortice joints pegged together.
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