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carpenter

/ˈkɑː.pən.tə/ /ˈkɑɹpəntɚ/

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noun

A person skilled at carpentry, the trade of cutting and joining timber in order to construct buildings or other structures.

Examples :

"The carpenter built a new wooden bookshelf for my bedroom. "

person job building architecture industry work

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noun

A senior rating in ships responsible for all the woodwork onboard; in the days of sail, a warrant officer responsible for the hull, masts, spars and boats of a ship, and whose responsibility was to sound the well to see if the ship was making water.

Examples :

"The carpenter was responsible for repairing the wooden beams in the school's auditorium. "

nautical sailing job military technical work

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noun

A two-wheeled carriage.

Examples :

"The old carpenter was a sturdy, reliable vehicle for the farmer's family. "

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noun

A carpenter bee.

Examples :

"The carpenter is a type of bee, known for its ability to make neat tunnels in wood. "

insect animal nature biology

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noun

Examples :

"The carpenter was busy repairing the old wooden stool. "

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verb

To work as a carpenter, cutting and joining timber.

Examples :

"The carpenter was carefully carpenting the new wooden shelves for the school library. "

job building work industry