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woodworking

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈwʊdˌwɝkɪŋ// UK //wˈʊdwɜːkɪŋ// wood·work·ing

n. the activity or skill of making things out of wood, such as furniture or toys.

n. the craft or process of making, finishing, or repairing objects made of wood.


SIMPLE

He spends his weekends doing woodworking in the garage.

CONTEXTUAL

After retiring, she took a woodworking class to learn how to build her own bookshelves and picture frames.

COMPLEX

The intricate joinery found in traditional Japanese woodworking demonstrates a level of precision that modern power tools can rarely replicate without significant manual adjustment.

Synonyms
Origin

From wood + working.

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the craft or hobby in general.

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