woodwork
noun
wood·work
ˈwu̇d-ˌwərk 
1
: work made of wood
especially
: interior fittings (such as moldings or stairways) of wood
2
: a place or state of concealment, seclusion, or anonymity
witnesses came out of the woodwork when a reward was offered
Examples of woodwork in a Sentence
We painted the walls white and the woodwork red.
The kick hit the woodwork.
Recent Examples on the Web
That’s when the Strangers crawl out of the woodwork to play their patented cat-and-mouse game.
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Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
Her knack for coaxing possibilities out of the woodwork was her secret weapon.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 May 2024
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Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
Her knack for coaxing possibilities out of the woodwork was her secret weapon.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for woodwork
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“Woodwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woodwork. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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woodwork
noun
wood·work
-ˌwərk
: work made of wood
especially
: interior fittings (as window frames or stairways) of wood
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