carpentry

American  

[kahr-puhn-tree] / ˈkɑr pən tri /

noun

1. the trade of a carpenter.

   He earned his living at carpentry.

2. the work produced by a carpenter.

3. the way in which something, especially a work of literature, is structured.

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carpentry British  

/ ˈkɑːpɪntrɪ /

noun

1. the art or technique of working wood

2. the work produced by a carpenter; woodwork

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Etymology

Origin of carpentry

1350–1400; Middle English carpentrie < Old North French < Latin carpentāria ( fabrica ) carriage-maker's (workshop). See carpenter, -y ³

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Example Sentences

He is also seen demonstrating his carpentry skills with foundation students at the Snowdon School of Furniture, which is part of The King's Foundation's.

From BBC

Others remember him dearly for fixing their TVs or teaching them carpentry.

From Seattle Times

Mr. Roos was particularly taken with Mr. Ford, whom he met while the young actor was doing carpentry work on his home.

From New York Times

He had a civilian job doing carpentry but struggled with the math and organizational skills and left in frustration.

From New York Times

He was gentle and kind and loved exploring new beaches and trails, and was completing his second year of carpentry school.

From Seattle Times