Usage Note
Bauholz is timber dimensioned and graded for use in construction — beams, rafters, and joists — as opposed to Brennholz (firewood) or fine Schnittholz for furniture.
Examples
"Das Bauholz wurde auf der Baustelle direkt vom Lastwagen abgeladen."
Natural Translation
The structural timber was unloaded directly from the truck at the building site.
Literal Translation
The structural timber was at the building site directly from the truck unloaded.
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