Definitions
- Referring to timber that has been sawn into rough planks or boards. - Talking about the act of moving heavily and clumsily, often with a loud noise. - Describing the act of carrying something heavy or bulky in a slow and awkward manner.
- Referring to the hard fibrous material that makes up the trunk and branches of trees. - Talking about a substance used for fuel, construction, or artistic purposes. - Describing an area covered with trees or woodland.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to materials derived from trees.
- 2Both can be used for construction or artistic purposes.
- 3Both are natural resources.
- 4Both can be found in forests or wooded areas.
- 5Both have been used by humans for thousands of years.
What is the difference?
- 1Form: Lumber refers specifically to sawn planks or boards, while wood can refer to any part of a tree, including branches, trunks, and roots.
- 2Function: Lumber is primarily used for construction purposes, while wood can be used for a wider range of purposes, such as fuel, furniture, paper, and art.
- 3Size: Lumber is typically larger and thicker than wood.
- 4Processing: Lumber has been processed and cut into specific sizes, while wood may be in its natural state or processed in various ways.
- 5Sound: Lumber is associated with a loud, heavy sound when moved, while wood does not have a specific sound associated with it.
Remember this!
Lumber and wood are both materials derived from trees and have been used by humans for thousands of years. However, lumber specifically refers to sawn planks or boards used for construction purposes, while wood can refer to any part of a tree and can be used for a wider range of purposes.
