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car·pen·ter
 carpenter
- pronunciation:
- kar
p
 n
tr
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
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noun |
| definition: |
one who constructs or repairs wooden objects or structures.
You'll need a carpenter to repair these cabinets.The carpenter is meeting with the architect to discuss the house project next week.
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intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
carpentered, carpentering, carpenters |
| definition: |
to build or repair wooden objects or structures.
He loves to carpenter out in his workshop. |
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transitive verb |
| definition: |
to make or build out of wood.
They're carpentering a replica of a famous sailing ship. |
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