Woodcraft: meaning, definitions and examples

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woodcraft

 

[ ˈwʊdˌkrɑːft ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

art of working with wood

Woodcraft is the art or skill of creating things out of wood. It involves techniques such as carving, shaping, and finishing wood to produce functional or decorative items.

Synonyms

carpentry, joinery, woodworking

Examples of usage

  • His woodcraft skills were evident in the beautifully carved furniture he made.
  • She learned woodcraft from her grandfather, who was a master carpenter.

Translations

Translations of the word "woodcraft" in other languages:

🇵🇹 artesanato em madeira

🇮🇳 लकड़ी का शिल्प

🇩🇪 Holzhandwerk

🇮🇩 kerajinan kayu

🇺🇦 деревообробка

🇵🇱 rzemiosło drewniane

🇯🇵 木工

🇫🇷 artisanat du bois

🇪🇸 artesanía en madera

🇹🇷 ahşap işçiliği

🇰🇷 목공예

🇸🇦 حرف يدوية خشبية

🇨🇿 dřevěné řemeslo

🇸🇰 drevárstvo

🇨🇳 木工艺

🇸🇮 lesno ročno delo

🇮🇸 tréhandverk

🇰🇿 ағаш шеберлігі

🇬🇪 ხის ხელოვნება

🇦🇿 taxta sənətkarlığı

🇲🇽 artesanía de madera

Etymology

The term 'woodcraft' dates back to the late 19th century and is derived from the combination of 'wood' and 'craft'. Woodcraft has a long history as humans have been working with wood for thousands of years, creating tools, shelter, and art. Today, woodcraft is still a popular hobby and profession, with people creating everything from furniture to sculptures out of wood.

See also: blackwood, underwood, wood, woodcut, woodcutter, woodcutting, wooden, woodland, woods, woodshop, woodsman, woodwork, woodworker, woodworking, woodworm, woody.