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
That’s when the Strangers crawl out of the woodwork to play their patented cat-and-mouse game.
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Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
Her knack for coaxing possibilities out of the woodwork was her secret weapon.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 May 2024
But the interior is free of fussy woodwork and window treatments.
—Jane Margolies, New York Times, 8 May 2024
The dining rooms, bakery, tea lounge, and terrace are all decorated with woodwork, period furniture, and photographs from another era.
—Diya Kohli, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2024
When valuable treasure is discovered off the coast of Korea, the country’s biggest degenerates come crawling out of the woodwork in the hope of striking it big.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 15 Apr. 2024
The midfielder also hit the woodwork with a free kick.
—Joseph Wilson, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2024
Cons Some may not like the all-white floors, walls and woodwork.
—Alicia Napierkowski, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2023
Like Snow White's forest critters poking their heads out from behind trees and logs at the sound of her voice, animators and artists from across the studio came out of the woodwork to help.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2023
Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
Her knack for coaxing possibilities out of the woodwork was her secret weapon.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 May 2024
But the interior is free of fussy woodwork and window treatments.
—Jane Margolies, New York Times, 8 May 2024
The dining rooms, bakery, tea lounge, and terrace are all decorated with woodwork, period furniture, and photographs from another era.
—Diya Kohli, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2024
When valuable treasure is discovered off the coast of Korea, the country’s biggest degenerates come crawling out of the woodwork in the hope of striking it big.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 15 Apr. 2024
The midfielder also hit the woodwork with a free kick.
—Joseph Wilson, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2024
Cons Some may not like the all-white floors, walls and woodwork.
—Alicia Napierkowski, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2023
Like Snow White's forest critters poking their heads out from behind trees and logs at the sound of her voice, animators and artists from across the studio came out of the woodwork to help.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2023
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“Woodwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woodwork. Accessed 23 May. 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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