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adjective wood·work·ing \ˈwu̇d-ˌwər-kiŋ\

Definition of woodworking

  1. :  used for woodworking

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woodworking

noun wood·work·ing

Definition of woodworking

  1. :  the act, process, or occupation of working wood into a useful or desired form

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Examples of woodworking in a Sentence

  1. His favorite hobby was woodworking.

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WOODWORKING Defined for English Language Learners

woodworking

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Definition of woodworking for English Language Learners

  • : the skill or work of making things out of wood

WOODWORKING Defined for Kids

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noun wood·work·ing \ˈwu̇d-ˌwər-kiŋ\

Definition of woodworking for Students

  1. :  the art or process of shaping or working with wood

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  1. See words that rhyme with woodworking Spanish Central: Translation of woodworking Nglish: Translation of woodworking for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about woodworking

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