carpentry
noun/ˈkɑrpəntri/
Frequency rank: #13,418 most common English word
Meaning
The skill or work of cutting and joining wood to make structures or furniture.
Example sentence
He learned carpentry from his grandfather and can build beautiful furniture by hand.
Synonyms & related words
- woodworking
- joinery
- cabinetmaking
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