Meaning & use
carpenter
A person who builds or repairs wooden structures and objects as a skilled trade.
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The carpenter built a custom bookshelf for the living room.
She trained for four years to become a licensed carpenter.
A note on using this word
Carpenter usually refers to construction work like framing and cabinetry, while a 'joiner' focuses more on fine woodworking joints.
Words with a similar meaning
woodworker
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