carpentry (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːrpəntri/

Definition

The skill or trade of making or repairing wooden objects and structures.

Examples

• He learned carpentry from his grandfather.

• The house featured intricate carpentry in its beams and window frames.

• She enrolled in a vocational course to study carpentry.

How to Use carpentry

carpentry skills (collocation)

The abilities and knowledge related to carpentry. — "Good carpentry skills are essential for building furniture."

carpentry tools (collocation)

The instruments used in the trade of carpentry. — "A carpenter needs a variety of carpentry tools to complete their work."

Synonyms of carpentry

Words with a similar meaning to carpentry:

• woodworking
• joinery
• cabinetmaking
• timber framing

Antonyms of carpentry

Words with the opposite meaning to carpentry:

• demolition
• deconstruction

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