Woodwork: meaning, definitions and examples
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woodwork
[ ˈwʊdˌwɜrk ]
craftsmanship
The activity or skill of making things from wood.
Synonyms
carpentry, woodcraft, woodworking
Examples of usage
- He learned the art of woodwork from his grandfather.
- She specializes in custom woodwork for furniture.
school subject
A subject or class in school where students learn to work with wood.
Synonyms
woodshop, woodworking class
Examples of usage
- I have woodwork class every Tuesday afternoon.
- The school offers a variety of woodwork courses.
product
Wooden objects or products created through craftsmanship.
Synonyms
wood products, wooden crafts
Examples of usage
- The woodwork in this house is exquisite.
- She sells her woodwork at local craft fairs.
Translations
Translations of the word "woodwork" in other languages:
🇵🇹 marcenaria
🇮🇳 लकड़ी का काम
🇩🇪 Tischlerei
🇮🇩 pertukangan kayu
🇺🇦 столярство
🇵🇱 stolarstwo
🇯🇵 木工
🇫🇷 menuiserie
🇪🇸 carpintería
🇹🇷 marangozluk
🇰🇷 목공
🇸🇦 نجارة
🇨🇿 truhlářství
🇸🇰 stolárstvo
🇨🇳 木工
🇸🇮 mizarstvo
🇮🇸 tréverk
🇰🇿 ағаш өңдеу
🇬🇪 დურგლობა
🇦🇿 dülgərlik
🇲🇽 carpintería
Etymology
The term 'woodwork' originated in the late 18th century, combining 'wood' and 'work'. It refers to the craft of working with wood to create objects or structures. Woodwork has been an essential skill throughout history, with artisans and craftsmen using various techniques to shape and manipulate wood into functional and decorative pieces.
See also: blackwood, underwood, wood, woodcraft, woodcut, woodcutter, woodcutting, wooden, woodland, woods, woodshop, woodsman, woodworker, woodworking, woodworm, woody.