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How to pronounce carpentry in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms woodwork, woodworking
Type of trade, craft
Has types cabinetmaking, joinery, cabinetwork, cabinetry
Derivation carpenter

Examples of carpentry

carpentry
General knowledge of basic carpentry, general repairs, electrical, and painting.
From the jobview.monster.com
It was almost like there was a sort of hands-on carpentry to what we were doing.
From the kentucky.com
The design is excellent, but I wish the carpentry had been more finely finished.
From the thenewstribune.com
In addition to a laundry, it housed a mill, a carpentry shop and an engine shop.
From the thestate.com
The project tested his talents in computer design, carpentry and conceptual art.
From the latimes.com
The mansion was erected in the best traditions of Persian masonry and carpentry.
From the blog.beliefnet.com
Additionally, Vandermeir was endorsed by electrical worker and carpentry unions.
From the ocregister.com
They mow lawns, rake leaves, shovel snow, clean out garages, do basic carpentry.
From the washingtonpost.com
Carpentry tools in one, drywall tools in another, tile setting stuff in a third.
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More examples
  • The craft of a carpenter: making things out of wood
  • A carpenter (builder) is a skilled craftsperson who performs carpentry, see also Joiner. Carpenters work with wood to construct, install and maintain buildings, furniture, and other objects. The work may involve manual labor and work outdoors.
  • (The Carpenters) Carpenters or The Carpenters were a vocal and instrumental duo, consisting of siblings Karen and Richard Carpenter. The Carpenters were the #1 selling American music act of the 1970s. ...
  • (Carpenters) Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors. ...
  • (carpenters) skilled workers who build or repair things made of wood
  • Furniture makes a house something more than a box with people in it, and it gives friends a warm, welcoming place to gather.
  • Work and trade of building structures with wood.