carpentry
car·pen·try
noun \-trē\Definition of CARPENTRY
1
: the art or trade of a carpenter; specifically : the art of shaping and assembling structural woodwork
2
: timberwork constructed by a carpenter
3
: the form or manner of putting together the parts (as of a literary or musical composition)
See Examples of CARPENTRY
- He learned carpentry from his father.
- When the carpentry is finished, the cabinets will be installed.
First Known Use of CARPENTRY
14th century
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