carpentry

noun

car·pen·try ˈkär-pən-trē

: the art or trade of a carpenter

specifically : the art of shaping and assembling structural woodwork

: timberwork constructed by a carpenter

: 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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Then they are introduced to an array of different trades including bricklaying, carpentry, masonry, iron work and sheet metal work. —

Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024 These elaborate gingerbread houses, many life-sized, are extraordinary creations, a true fusion of pastry, art, carpentry, and architecture, all under the supervision of the resident pastry chef. —

Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 They were trained for trades, but not prepared for professions: carpentry, welding, gardening, plumbing for the boys; sewing and cooking and nursing for the girls. —

Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024 Why don’t young people see carpentry or glass-making as a relevant or compelling profession? —

Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for carpentry