Woodwork: meaning, definitions and examples

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woodwork

[ ˈwʊdˌwɜrk ]

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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.

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.