cabinetmaking
[ kab-uh-nit-mey-king ]
/ ˈkæb ə nɪtˌmeɪ kɪŋ /
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noun
the manufacture of fine furniture and other woodwork.
the occupation or craft of a cabinetmaker.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Words nearby cabinetmaking
cabinet, cabinet beetle, cabineteer, cabinet government, cabinetmaker, cabinetmaking, cabinet minister, cabinet picture, cabinet pudding, cabinetry, cabinet scraper
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Example sentences from the Web for cabinetmaking
He regretted he hadn't learned another trade, something more pleasant, something less dangerous, maybe cabinetmaking.
L'Assommoir|Emile ZolaOften without capital to pursue his cabinetmaking he fell back on his aptitude for drawing, and gave lessons in design.
Chats on Old Furniture|Arthur HaydenIt was all that remained with him from his former occupation of cabinetmaking.
L'Assommoir|Emile Zola