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KAH-pihn-tree
Carpentry (noun) means the skill or trade of working with wood to build or repair structures and objects. Example: “He took evening classes in carpentry to learn how to make his own furniture.”
noun
1
The skill or trade of working with wood to build or repair structures and objects.
"He took evening classes in carpentry to learn how to make his own furniture."
2
Wooden structural work, such as the framing of a roof or floor.
"The old barn's carpentry had survived over a century of weather."
How to use carpentry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe craft of building things out of wood, or the wooden framework itself.
Common pairings
learn carpentry
basic carpentry skills
rough carpentry
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- Plural
- carpentries
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman carpenterie, related to "carpenter" — ultimately from Latin carpentarius.
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What does “carpentry” mean?
The word “carpentry” means the skill or trade of working with wood to build or repair structures and objects. In plain terms, the craft of building things out of wood, or the wooden framework itself.
How do you pronounce “carpentry”?
“Carpentry” is pronounced KAH-pihn-tree (/ˈkɑː.pɪn.tri/ in IPA).
How do you use “carpentry” in a sentence?
Here is “carpentry” used in a sentence: “He took evening classes in carpentry to learn how to make his own furniture.”
What is another word for “carpentry”?
Words with a similar meaning to “carpentry” include carpenting.
What part of speech is “carpentry”?
“Carpentry” is a noun.
Where does the word “carpentry” come from?
The word “carpentry” comes from Latin. From Anglo-Norman carpenterie, related to "carpenter" — ultimately from Latin carpentarius.
How many meanings does “carpentry” have?
“Carpentry” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the skill or trade of working with wood to build or repair structures and objects.
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