carpentry

noun car·pen·try \ -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)

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Examples of carpentry in a Sentence

He learned carpentry from his father.
When the carpentry is finished, the cabinets will be installed.

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Writing is a lot like carpentry, hammering and sawing and sanding.

— thomas e. ricks, The Atlantic, "The Book He Wasn't Supposed to Write," 22 Aug. 2017
Training is for trades including carpentry, welding, electrical and plumbing.

— marcia heroux pounds, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Construction training scholarships available," 26 July 2017
Jordan’s security agency confirmed that Jordanians had entered the apartment building for carpentry work.

— omar akour, The Seattle Times, "2 Jordanians killed, 1 Israeli wounded at Israeli embassy," 23 July 2017
Before the shooting, Jordanians had entered the apartment building for carpentry work, the statement said.

— omar akour, chicagotribune.com, "2 Jordanians killed, 1 Israeli wounded at Israeli embassy," 23 July 2017
The agency, citing the Security Directorate, said the two Jordanians had entered the embassy’s compound to do carpentry work.

— isabel kershner, New York Times, "Mosque Crisis and Jordan Attack Raise Fears of Escalating Violence in Israel," 23 July 2017
There will be a station with handymen who will consult with guests on DIY projects such as plumbing, tiling and carpentry.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The Valley Edition," 17 July 2017
Swanson often talked about his love of carpentry on the television show and in real life Offerman is also a skilled craftsman with a workshop in East Los Angeles.

— kirby adams, The Courier-Journal, "Ron Swanson – er, Nick Offerman – is coming back to Louisville in November," 10 July 2017
Sixteen graduates have been hired full-time for various carpentry and maintenance roles.

— helen wolt, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Affordable housing grows in Northwest Gardens neighborhood," 10 July 2017

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First Known Use of carpentry

14th century

CARPENTRY Defined for English Language Learners

carpentry

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Definition of carpentry for English Language Learners

: the skill or work of making or fixing wooden objects or wooden parts of buildings : the skill of a carpenter or the work done by a carpenter

CARPENTRY Defined for Kids

carpentry

noun car·pen·try \ ˈkär-pən-trē \

Definition of carpentry for Students

:the skill or work of building or repairing wooden things

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