Carpenter - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈkɑːrpəntər|  American pronunciation of the word carpenter
Brit.  |ˈkɑːp(ə)ntə|  British pronunciation of the word carpenter

noun

- a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

verb

- work as a carpenter

Extra examples

The carpenter built casing to house the hot water pipes.

The carpenter attached a crosspiece to each side of the frame to give extra support to the roof.

The carpenter measured the wall while one of his helpers brought in the tools.

...over the summer Chris worked as a carpenter's helper...

The carpenter did a mediocre job.

The carpenter made sure that the wall was plumb.

He apprenticed with a master carpenter for two years.

I'm a carpenter by vocation, but my hobby is painting.

He knew he did not like to be a carpenter, but had not discovered his own bent.

A good carpenter can make a cupboard to fit the most awkward space.

Carpenter is free on bail while he appeals his conviction.

The carpenter finished the table beautifully

Word forms

noun
singular: carpenter
plural: carpenters
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