woodwork

noun

wood·work ˈwu̇d-ˌwərk

: work made of wood

especially : interior fittings (such as moldings or stairways) of wood

: a place or state of concealment, seclusion, or anonymity

witnesses came out of the woodwork when a reward was offered

Example Sentences

We painted the walls white and the woodwork red. The kick hit the woodwork.

Recent Examples on the Web Since our first story ran, a lot of people who have known Santos have come out of the woodwork. —

Emmett Lindner, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2023 They are being told by their uncles, by their trainers, by people who show up out of the woodwork. —

al, 1 Feb. 2023 Those in AI Ethics are stridently concerned about snake oil uses that are going to come out of the woodwork. —

Lance Eliot, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2023 Painting existing woodwork in playful shades—as in the powder room—helped transform spaces simply, as did wallpaper in the bedrooms. —

Allison Duncan, House Beautiful, 9 Jan. 2023 The interiors have custom woodwork and stonework, Ms. Hillgrube said, as well as a spiral staircase in the great room that leads to a second-floor loft. —

Sarah Paynter, WSJ, 19 Dec. 2022 Winter Arts and Crafts Sale / Multnomah Arts Center Multnomah Arts Center Association welcomes the public to a show of ceramics, textiles, jewelry, prints, paintings, woodwork and other media by more than 50 area artists. —

oregonlive, 30 Nov. 2022 Holiday visitors can also take in the year-round attractions of the Pabst's Flemish Renaissance Revival architecture and design, including high-ceiling rooms, ornate woodwork and an extensive art collection. —

Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2022 Inside, the Central Coast abode appears cozy, clad with custom tile, woodwork and high ceilings. —

Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2022 See More

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