peckerwood sawmill
The term "peckerwood sawmill" is often used in the Southern United States to describe small, often informal timber processing operations.
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Definition
C1Timber Industry
(informal, regional)A small-scale sawmill, often using older or portable equipment, typically unable to produce wood of uniform dimensions.
Example
- The old barn was built using lumber from a peckerwood sawmill.
- Many rural communities rely on peckerwood sawmills for their timber needs.
C1General
(informal, regional)Any small-scale production operation, especially in rural areas.
Example
- He runs a peckerwood sawmill out of his backyard, supplying local carpenters with wood.
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