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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.
Recent Examples of carpentry from the Web
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There will be a station with handymen who will consult with guests on DIY projects such as plumbing, tiling and carpentry.
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Sixteen graduates have been hired full-time for various carpentry and maintenance roles.
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Thomas, who worked on boats for Robert Delaney, doing carpentry and cleaning jobs, had never stepped foot on a boat in water, but was invited by Delaney to come along for the regatta.
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The trades range from carpentry to plumbing to brick laying.
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Throughout the rest of the house, however, the students who were enrolled in the school's construction careers program, had little problem answering questions about framing, carpentry, heating and air conditioning or electrical systems.
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According to Fraundorf, there may be other projects like this that the city can take advantage of the PCSD carpentry program's man power.
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The center offers programs in auto mechanics, carpentry, computer technology, cosmetology, culinary arts, health occupations and welding, among other fields.
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Services today range from the expected: woodwork and joinery manufacturing, carpentry and installation; to the surprising and unexpected: hardware, metalwork, specialty materials procurement and classical decoration.
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First Known Use of carpentry
14th century
CARPENTRY Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of carpentry for English Language Learners
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: 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
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: the skill or work of building or repairing wooden things
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