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carpenter

car·pen·ter

carpenter

 
 
pronunciation:
kar pn tr
parts of speech:
noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
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part of speech: 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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part of speech: intransitive verb
inflections: carpenters, carpentering, carpentered
definition: to build or repair wooden objects or structures.
He loves to carpenter out in his workshop.
 
part of speech: transitive verb
definition: to make or build out of wood.
They're carpentering a replica of a famous sailing ship.
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