noun
Uncommon
woodwork
WUUD-wurk
Woodwork (noun) means Items or fittings made of wood, such as doorframes, trim, and cabinets. Example: “The old house still had its original oak woodwork.”
noun
1
Items or fittings made of wood, such as doorframes, trim, and cabinets.
"The old house still had its original oak woodwork."
2
The craft or activity of making things from wood.
"He took up woodwork as a hobby after retiring."
3
The goalposts and crossbar of a football goal.
"His shot hit the woodwork and bounced clear."
How to use woodwork
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWooden fittings in a building, the craft of working with wood, or (in football) the goalframe.
Common pairings
fine woodwork
hit the woodwork
original woodwork
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Word forms
- Plural
- woodworks
- Third person singular
- woodworks
- Past tense
- woodworked
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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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