cabinetmaking

[ kab-uh-nit-mey-king ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

First recorded in 1805–15; cabinet + making

He regretted he hadn't learned another trade, something more pleasant, something less dangerous, maybe cabinetmaking.

Often without capital to pursue his cabinetmaking he fell back on his aptitude for drawing, and gave lessons in design.

It was all that remained with him from his former occupation of cabinetmaking.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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