cabinetmaking

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

noun

the manufacture of fine furniture and other woodwork.
the occupation or craft of a cabinetmaker.

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Origin of cabinetmaking

First recorded in 1805–15; cabinet + making

Words nearby cabinetmaking

cabinet scraper, cabinet wine, cabinet-maker, cabineteer, cabinetmaker, cabinetmaking, cabinetry, cabinetwood, cabinetwork, cabiri, cable
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Example sentences from the Web for cabinetmaking

  • It was all that remained with him from his former occupation of cabinetmaking.

    L'Assommoir|Emile Zola

  • Often without capital to pursue his cabinetmaking he fell back on his aptitude for drawing, and gave lessons in design.

    Chats on Old Furniture|Arthur Hayden