noun
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the art or technique of working wood
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the work produced by a carpenter; woodwork
Etymology
Origin of carpentry
1350–1400; Middle English carpentrie < Old North French < Latin carpentāria ( fabrica ) carriage-maker's (workshop). See carpenter, -y 3
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You had to worry about budgets, deal with lawyers, manage crews, rent the studio, budget the carpentry hours, handle costumes.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
He and Kirsty could still find things to laugh about - Jim thought he could do carpentry, but mostly just "did a great line in sawdust".
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
Ford said he was “not an overnight success,” having spent the first 15 years of his career jumping between acting and carpentry before landing an acting role.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 1, 2026
One fourth of the 108 students enrolled in a Pennsylvania job-training program are in their 40s, learning plumbing, carpentry, construction, healthcare and other skills.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 13, 2025
“Let’s go for a walk,” Arul said when he returned from his lessons at the carpentry shop that afternoon.
From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman
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