woodwork
noun
wood·work
ˈwu̇d-ˌwərk 
1
: work made of wood
especially
: interior fittings (such as moldings or stairways) of wood
2
: a place or state of concealment, seclusion, or anonymity
witnesses came out of the woodwork when a reward was offered
Examples of woodwork in a Sentence
We painted the walls white and the woodwork red.
The kick hit the woodwork.
Recent Examples on the Web
An acquaintance from your past may come out of the woodwork.
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USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
The release notes that the Queen Anne Victorian home has antique woodwork, a wraparound porch with a swing, and a 120-year-old pump organ.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 16 Oct. 2024
But with any overnight fame there is caution, especially with concerns about many people coming out of the woodwork including varying opinions on how the flower should be handled, and even recent trespassing on their family’s private property by unauthorized associations.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
For example, people who garden, do woodwork, or regularly perform other types of manual labor may develop calluses below the fingers or at the base of the palm.4
Playing Guitar
Playing string instruments can put pressure on the fingertips and cause calluses to form.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
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USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
The release notes that the Queen Anne Victorian home has antique woodwork, a wraparound porch with a swing, and a 120-year-old pump organ.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 16 Oct. 2024
But with any overnight fame there is caution, especially with concerns about many people coming out of the woodwork including varying opinions on how the flower should be handled, and even recent trespassing on their family’s private property by unauthorized associations.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
For example, people who garden, do woodwork, or regularly perform other types of manual labor may develop calluses below the fingers or at the base of the palm.4
Playing Guitar
Playing string instruments can put pressure on the fingertips and cause calluses to form.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for woodwork
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“Woodwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woodwork. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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woodwork
noun
wood·work
-ˌwərk
: work made of wood
especially
: interior fittings (as window frames or stairways) of wood
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