Woodworker: meaning, definitions and examples

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woodworker

 

[ หˆwสŠdหŒwษœrkษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

craftsmanship

A woodworker is a person who makes things out of wood, especially furniture or cabinets, with skill and artistry.

Synonyms

cabinetmaker, carpenter, joiner.

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Word Description / Examples
woodworker

General term for someone who makes items from wood, without specifying what they make or specialize in. Appropriate for hobbyists and professionals.

  • My neighbor is a woodworker who creates beautiful furniture.
  • She enjoys spending her weekends in her garage as a woodworker.
carpenter

Typically refers to someone who constructs and repairs buildings, structures, and frameworks, often working on-site. Suitable for construction and building contexts.

  • The carpenter built a sturdy wooden frame for the new house.
  • We hired a carpenter to fix the broken staircase.
joiner

Focused on joining pieces of wood together to create structures or furniture, usually working in a workshop environment rather than on-site. Often used in British English.

  • The wooden door was crafted by a skilled joiner.
  • She worked as a joiner in a local workshop, fashioning beautiful wooden items.
cabinetmaker

Specializes in making fine furniture and detailed wooden pieces, such as cabinets. Suitable when referring to high-quality or custom furniture work.

  • He apprenticed under a skilled cabinetmaker to perfect his craft.
  • The kitchen renovations were done by an expert cabinetmaker.

Examples of usage

  • The woodworker crafted a beautiful dining table from oak wood.
  • She is a talented woodworker who specializes in custom-made bookshelves.
Context #2 | Noun

profession

A woodworker is someone who is trained and skilled in working with wood to create various objects or structures.

Synonyms

artisan, craftsman, wood crafter.

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woodworker

General term for someone who works with wood professionally or as a hobby, making furniture, cabinets, or other wooden items.

  • John is a skilled woodworker; he made this beautiful table all by himself
craftsman

Describes someone highly skilled in a particular craft, often emphasizing traditional techniques and craftsmanship.

  • The door was made by a master craftsman, paying great attention to every detail
artisan

Used for a skilled craftsperson who makes unique, one-of-a-kind items by hand, often with a focus on high quality and artistic value.

  • The village has many artisans who create unique pottery and wood sculptures
wood crafter

Refers specifically to someone who specializes in making items from wood, often focusing on creative and decorative pieces.

  • She sells her wooden jewelry boxes and other creations at the local market as a wood crafter

Examples of usage

  • My grandfather was a woodworker and passed down his knowledge to me.
  • The woodworker carefully measured and cut the pieces for the new kitchen cabinets.

Translations

Translations of the word "woodworker" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น marceneiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคขเคผเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tischler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tukang kayu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะพะปัั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stolarz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœจๅทฅ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท menuisier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ carpintero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท marangoz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชฉ์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุฌุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ truhlรกล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stolรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœจๅทฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mizar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ trรฉsmiรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา“ะฐัˆ าฑัั‚ะฐัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒฃแƒ แƒ’แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผlgษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ carpintero

Etymology

The term 'woodworker' originated in the late 18th century, combining 'wood' and 'worker' to describe someone skilled in working with wood. Woodworking has a long history dating back to ancient civilizations where wood was used for tools, shelter, and art. Over time, woodworking evolved into a respected craft and profession, with woodworkers creating intricate and functional pieces of furniture, buildings, and decorative items.

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