Carpenter

/ˈkɑːrpəntər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who builds and repairs wooden structures.

The carpenter skillfully crafted a custom bookshelf for the living room.

A person who is skilled in woodworking and joins timber to create frameworks, furniture, and other items.

After years of training, she became a master carpenter specializing in fine furniture.

A tradesman whose work involves the construction and repair of wooden structures.

The contractor hired a carpenter to frame the new house.

A person who makes or repairs wooden objects or structures.

The carpenter was called in to fix the broken door frame.

From Middle English 'carpenter', from Old North French 'carpentier', from Latin 'carpentarius', meaning 'wood-worker'.

jack of all trades

A person who is competent in many areas but not expert in any.

measure twice, cut once

A proverb emphasizing the importance of careful planning and accuracy.

hit the nail on the head

To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.

woodworking

The craft of making items from wood.

frame

The structural support of a building made by carpenters.

joinery

The connecting of two pieces of wood to create a joint.

Sawdust artist

He may be a sawdust artist, but when he builds, it's always with quality work.

Wood butcher

That wood butcher always leaves a mess behind, but his work is solid.