Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
half-timbered
adjective
/ˈhæf ˈtɪm.bərd/
Definition
A style of building construction in which the frame is exposed and the spaces between the timbers are filled with materials like plaster or wattle and daub.
Examples
- The charming half-timbered houses of Germany are a popular tourist attraction.
- Many of the streets in the old town feature beautifully preserved half-timbered architecture.
- They decided to renovate their half-timbered home to enhance its historic character.
Meaning
Referring to a method of construction that involves a framework of wood, with the spaces between the timbers filled with materials, often seen in historic buildings, particularly in Europe.
Synonyms
- timber-framed
- wattle-and-daub
- framework construction
