Also means
timber
Usage Note
Holz as the material is uncountable, but plural Hölzer exists for kinds or pieces of wood. The idiom aus hartem Holz geschnitzt sein means 'to be made of stern stuff'.
Examples
"Der Tisch ist aus Holz."
Natural Translation
The table is made of wood.
Literal Translation
The table is out-of wood.

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