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cabinetmaking

American  
[kab-uh-nit-mey-king] / ˈkæb ə nɪtˌmeɪ kɪŋ /

noun

  1. the manufacture of fine furniture and other woodwork.

  2. the occupation or craft of a cabinetmaker.


Etymology

Origin of cabinetmaking

First recorded in 1805–15; cabinet + making

Example Sentences

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But Bob Little, a recruiter for Huntwood, a cabinetmaking company headquartered near Spokane, heard about the rule change from a Ukrainian employee and pronounced it great news.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2022

Huxter, whose story and school/children’s home is detailed at hatshaiti.org, will have her usual lists of painting, cabinetmaking, repairing and other chores - all the things for which she has not the manpower or funds.

From Washington Times • Nov. 26, 2017

But one morning I toured a renovated cabinetmaking factory where Elizabeth Pape designs and manufactures her women’s basics line, Elizabeth Suzann.

From New York Times • May 17, 2017

To illustrate the downsides, let’s imagine a hypothetical partnership between Norm and Steve, who agree to go into the cabinetmaking business together.

From Inc • Jun. 29, 2010

And so these pioneers of our civilization, the men and women of the army, had had no little experience in cabinetmaking and upholstering.

From Tonio, Son of the Sierras A Story of the Apache War by Post, Charles J.

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