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cabinetwork

American  
[kab-uh-nit-wurk] / ˈkæb ə nɪtˌwɜrk /

noun

  1. fine furniture or other woodwork, as cabinets, chests, shelves, etc.

  2. cabinetmaking.


cabinetwork British  
/ ˈkæbɪnɪtˌwɜːk /

noun

  1. the making of furniture, esp of fine quality

  2. an article made by a cabinet-maker

"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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Etymology

Origin of cabinetwork

An Americanism dating back to 1725–35; cabinet + work

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Floor-to-ceiling windows, custom millwork and cabinetwork, skylights, oak and heated limestone floors, private decks, three fireplaces, including poured concrete fireplace; infinity pool, half basketball court and gym, screened porch, outdoor terraces, three private beaches.

From Washington Times Aug. 6, 2015

A barbeque and top-loading freezer are hidden in the cabinetwork.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Their ribs, thwarts and planking suggested cabinetwork," he notes.

From Time Magazine Archive

A portside stateroom has upper and lower berths and is home to a combo washer/dryer that is hidden in the cabinetwork.

From Time Magazine Archive

Used for barrel hoops, basketwork, cabinetwork and interior of houses.

From Seasoning of Wood by J. B. (Joseph Bernard) Wagner

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