Definition

Noun: - Unprocessed timber: Wood in its natural state, not yet treated, finished, or painted. It refers to wood that has been cut and possibly shaped but has not undergone further processing like sanding, sealing, staining, or varnishing.

Usage

• As a subject: is susceptible to moisture and insects.
• As an object: The carpenter prefers to work with .
• With prepositions: The table is made from . / The beauty of the was preserved.

Examples

• The shelves were constructed from to give the room a rustic feel.
• Before applying the finish, you must sand the thoroughly.
• They left the beams as to showcase the natural grain.

Advanced Usage

• In design/architecture: Used to describe an aesthetic that embraces natural, unfinished materials.
  • The minimalist design featured raw wood and concrete surfaces.
• In manufacturing/woodworking: Refers to the initial material state before production.
  • The factory's first step is to cut the raw wood to size.

Variants and Related Words

• Raw material (n): The basic material from which a product is made. (e.g., Timber is a for paper.)
• Unfinished wood (n): A near-synonymous phrase often used interchangeably with .
• Lumber/Timber (n): Processed wood prepared for use in construction. (This is often the state of when purchased.)

Synonyms

• Unfinished wood
• Untreated wood
• Natural wood

Antonyms

• Finished wood
• Treated wood
• Painted wood
• Varnished wood

Related Phrases

• In the raw: In a natural, untreated, or crude state. (This idiom can apply to materials, facts, or emotions.)
  • He presented the data in the raw, without any analysis.
  • The sculpture showed the beauty of the stone in the raw.

Noun

1. wood that is not finished or painted