car·pen·try

[kahr-puhn-tree]
noun
1.
the trade of a carpenter: He earned his living at carpentry.
2.
the work produced by a carpenter.
3.
the way in which something, especially a work of literature, is structured.

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English carpentrie < Old North French < Latin carpentāria (fabrica) carriage-maker's (workshop). See carpenter, -y3

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carpentry (ˈkɑːpɪntrɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  the art or technique of working wood
2.  the work produced by a carpenter; woodwork

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Word Origin & History

carpentry
late 14c., carpentrie, from O.Fr. carpenterie (Fr. charpenterie), from L. carpentaria (fabrica) "carriage-maker's (workshop);" see carpenter.
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carpentry

the art and trade of cutting, working, and joining timber. The term includes both structural timberwork in framing and items such as doors, windows, and staircases.

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Example sentences
Large plantations were self-sufficient and included blacksmith, kitchen,
  carpentry and barn structures.
In two months at the camp, they are taught practical skills, such as how to
  start a carpentry business or open a bank account.
Something smaller and cheaper would do for home repairs, while serious
  carpentry requires something stronger.
The only real tricks to the job are careful planning and paying attention to
  proper carpentry procedures.
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