Meaning
timber, lumber, wood
- Wood processed or intended for building, carpentry, or industrial use.
In a sentence
Hanno scaricato il legname destinato alla ristrutturazione del tetto.
They unloaded the timber meant for renovating the roof.
La ditta importa legname pregiato dai paesi del nord Europa.
The company imports quality lumber from northern European countries.
Il prezzo del legname è aumentato notevolmente negli ultimi mesi.
The price of timber has increased significantly over the last few months.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| legname | masculine · singular |
| legnami | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- A collective noun; refers specifically to timber or lumber, whereas 'legno' is wood as a material generally.