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woodwork

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Noun — Items or fittings made of wood, such as doorframes, trim, and cabinets.

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How to use woodwork

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fine woodwork hit the woodwork original woodwork

Etymology

From Middle English woodewerk, "carpentry" — a compound of "wood" and "work."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “woodwork” mean?

The word “woodwork” means items or fittings made of wood, such as doorframes, trim, and cabinets. In plain terms, wooden fittings in a building, the craft of working with wood, or (in football) the goalframe.

How do you pronounce “woodwork”?

“Woodwork” is pronounced WUUD-wurk (/ˈwʊdˌwɝk/ in IPA).

How do you use “woodwork” in a sentence?

Here is “woodwork” used in a sentence: “The old house still had its original oak woodwork.”

What part of speech is “woodwork”?

“Woodwork” is a noun.

Where does the word “woodwork” come from?

The word “woodwork” comes from Middle English. From Middle English woodewerk, "carpentry" — a compound of "wood" and "work.".

Is “woodwork” a common word?

“Woodwork” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “woodwork” have?

“Woodwork” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: items or fittings made of wood, such as doorframes, trim, and cabinets.

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