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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

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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

He has since completed two apprenticeships, in CNC operation and cabinetmaking, logging more than 10,000 hours.

From Washington Post Nov. 26, 2021

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

Then, we believe, Mr. Cooper tried his hand at cabinetmaking, but that failed, and he set up a grocery store where the Bible House now stands.

From Scientific American, Volume 40, No. 13, March 29, 1879 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures by Various

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