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cabinet-maker

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noun

  1. a craftsman specializing in the making of fine furniture

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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One of the world's best known holiday brands, the business was founded in 1841 in Leicestershire by cabinet-maker Thomas Cook.

From BBC Sep. 23, 2019

Bailey had built a house, literally, with her cabinet-maker husband, Lauren.

From Washington Times Feb. 9, 2019

It was Jimmy’s idea to build Josh’s coffin, helped by a cabinet-maker friend.

From The Guardian Jan. 6, 2018

A Delaware cabinet-maker built the mahogany windows, including the large arched "butterfly window" - its Art Nouveau-ish flourishes inspired by Tolkien's own drawings.

From Seattle Times Dec. 12, 2012

In July, 1771, Miss Home was married to John Hunter, the famous anatomist, who step by step rose from the bench of a cabinet-maker to one of the highest positions in the medical profession.

From Literary Byways by Andrews, William

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