Cabinetmaking: meaning, definitions and examples
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cabinetmaking
[ ˈkæbɪnɪtˌmeɪkɪŋ ]
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.