carpentry
noun
car·pen·try
ˈkär-pən-trē 
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)
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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However, severe, inflexible deformities that need aggressive bony carpentry to correct the spine’s alignment carry complication rates up to 60%, with major deformity surgeries posing a 1% mortality risk within a year.
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Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
De Ferm is known for his skill in combining natural materials and innovative techniques and is specialized in welding and carpentry.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
Direct Educational Support: Companies like DEWALT are leading the way, awarding $190,000 in scholarships to 38 students pursuing trades from electrical to carpentry, part of their $30 million Grow the Trades initiative.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Through the program, I was introduced to women who were breaking barriers in the carpentry field.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
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Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
De Ferm is known for his skill in combining natural materials and innovative techniques and is specialized in welding and carpentry.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
Direct Educational Support: Companies like DEWALT are leading the way, awarding $190,000 in scholarships to 38 students pursuing trades from electrical to carpentry, part of their $30 million Grow the Trades initiative.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Through the program, I was introduced to women who were breaking barriers in the carpentry field.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
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“Carpentry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carpentry. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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carpentry
noun
car·pen·try
ˈkär-pən-trē
ˈkärp-ᵊm-trē
: the work or trade of a carpenter
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