Cabinetmaking: meaning, definitions and examples

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cabinetmaking

 

[ ˈkæbɪnɪtˌmeɪkɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

craftsmanship

The craft or skill of making cabinets, furniture, or other wooden objects.

Synonyms

carpentry, joinery, woodworking

Examples of usage

  • He learned cabinetmaking from his father.
  • She decided to pursue a career in cabinetmaking.
  • The art of cabinetmaking requires precision and attention to detail.

Translations

Translations of the word "cabinetmaking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 marcenaria

🇮🇳 फर्नीचर बनाने का काम

🇩🇪 Schreinerei

🇮🇩 pertukangan kayu

🇺🇦 столярство

🇵🇱 stolarstwo

🇯🇵 キャビネット製作 (kyabinetto seisaku)

🇫🇷 ébénisterie

🇪🇸 ebanistería

🇹🇷 mobilyacılık

🇰🇷 가구 제작 (gagu jegak)

🇸🇦 صناعة الأثاث

🇨🇿 truhlářství

🇸🇰 stolárstvo

🇨🇳 家具制造 (jiājù zhìzào)

🇸🇮 mizarska obrt

🇮🇸 húsgagnasmíði

🇰🇿 жиһаз жасау

🇬🇪 ავეჯის დამზადება

🇦🇿 mebel istehsalı

🇲🇽 ebanistería

Word origin

The history of cabinetmaking can be traced back to ancient Egypt, where furniture makers crafted elaborate wooden furniture for pharaohs and nobility. The craft evolved over the centuries, with different styles and techniques emerging in various cultures. In the 18th century, cabinetmaking reached its peak in Europe, with master craftsmen creating exquisite pieces for the aristocracy. Today, cabinetmaking remains a respected trade, combining traditional skills with modern technologies.

See also: cabinetmaker, cabinets.