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English

woodworking

|wood/work/ing|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈwʊdˌwɜrkɪŋ/

🇬🇧

/ˈwʊdˌwɜːkɪŋ/

crafting with wood

Etymology
Etymology Information

'woodworking' originates from the combination of 'wood' and 'working', where 'wood' refers to the material and 'working' refers to the act of crafting or creating.

Historical Evolution

'woodworking' has remained relatively unchanged in its form and meaning since its inception in the English language.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'the act of working with wood', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the activity or skill of making items from wood, including cabinet making, wood carving, joinery, and carpentry.

He took up woodworking as a hobby after retiring.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/02/02 19:29