Definition

The craft or activity of making things from wood, including furniture and other wooden items, as well as the wooden parts of buildings.

Example

He enjoys woodwork and often creates beautiful furniture for his home.

Conversation

Have you seen the new woodwork they installed in the library?

Yeah, it looks amazing! The detail is incredible.

I love how they matched it with the old furniture.

Absolutely, it really adds character to the place.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Woodwork → It is formed from "wood" (from Old English "wudu", meaning the material from trees) and "work" (from Old English "wyrcan", meaning to make or do). The word "woodwork" refers to the act of making or crafting items from wood.

Memory Tip

Think of 'wood' as the material from trees and 'work' as the act of making. This helps you remember that woodwork is about crafting things from wood.

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