top-timbers Synonyms
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top-timbers Meaning
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top-timbers (n.)
The highest timbers on the side of a vessel, being those above the futtocks.
top-timbers Sentence Examples
- The old ship's top-timbers creaked and groaned as it weathered the storm.
- The top-timbers of the ancient castle were crumbling, threatening its structural integrity.
- The carpenter expertly fitted the new top-timbers into place, strengthening the roof.
- The wooden top-timbers extended far into the sky, reaching towards the heavens.
- The top-timbers of the barn were adorned with intricate carvings, telling stories of the past.
- The wind howled through the broken top-timbers, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
- The top-timbers of the bridge sagged dangerously, raising concerns about its safety.
- The top-timbers of the scaffolding towered over the construction site, providing a stunning view.
- The mahogany top-timbers of the yacht gleamed in the sunlight, adding a touch of elegance to the vessel.
- The top-timbers of the tree swayed gently in the breeze, casting a dancing shadow on the ground below.
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The highest timbers on the side of a vessel, being those above the futtocks.
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The old ship's top-timbers creaked and groaned as it weathered the storm.
The top-timbers of the ancient castle were crumbling, threatening its structural integrity.
The carpenter expertly fitted the new top-timbers into place, strengthening the roof.
The wooden top-timbers extended far into the sky, reaching towards the heavens.
