carpentry
noun
car·pen·try
ˈkär-pən-trē 
1
: the art or trade of a carpenter
specifically
: the art of shaping and assembling structural woodwork
2
: timberwork constructed by a carpenter
3
: the form or manner of putting together the parts (as of a literary or musical composition)
Examples of carpentry in a Sentence
He learned carpentry from his father.
When the carpentry is finished, the cabinets will be installed.
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Friends, family and students contributed labor in exchange for lessons on carpentry, working with adobe and using old tires for roofing.
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Michael Snyder Ana Topoleanu, New York Times, 10 May 2024
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—Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024
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Michael Snyder Ana Topoleanu, New York Times, 10 May 2024
Texas Canvas Wares Magnetic Wristband Keep everything for home improvement projects, carpentry, and more handy with this unique magnetic wristband.
—Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for carpentry
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“Carpentry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carpentry. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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carpentry
noun
car·pen·try
ˈkär-pən-trē
ˈkärp-ᵊm-trē
: the work or trade of a carpenter
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