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carpenter

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkɑrpəntər/ · UK /ˈkɑːpəntə/

Forms: carpenters

carpenter means: A person whose job is to make and repair things made of wood.

noun

WOOD WORKERB1

A person whose job is to make and repair things made of wood.

  • The carpenter repaired our door.
  • We hired a carpenter to build some shelves.
  • My sister is training to become a carpenter.

Similar words: joiner, chippy, timberwright, treewright

Common phrases: hire a carpenter, skilled carpenter, carpenter’s tools

Questions about carpenter

What does carpenter mean?

A person whose job is to make and repair things made of wood.

What is carpenter in other languages?

Türkçe: marangoz · Español: carpintero · Français: menuisier · Deutsch: Tischler · Italiano: falegname · 日本語: 大工

How do you pronounce carpenter?

In American English /ˈkɑrpəntər/; in British English /ˈkɑːpəntə/.

How do you use carpenter in a sentence?

The carpenter repaired our door. We hired a carpenter to build some shelves.

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