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carpentering

USKAHR-puhn-ter-ing/ˈkɑɹpəntəɹɪŋ/UKKAH-puhn-ter-ing/ˈkɑː.pən.təɹ.ɪŋ/

2 meanings of carpentering

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle of carpenter. Use this form for an action happening now or continuing over time.

    Dad was carpentering all afternoon to fix the broken fence.

    I spent the weekend carpentering a small toy box for my son.

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  2. 2
    noununcountable
    The work of making and fixing things out of wood.

    Like building with wooden blocks, but with real boards, nails, and tools.

    Good carpentering takes years of practice to master.

    He earns a living through carpentering and small home repairs.

    Similarcarpentry, woodworking, joinery

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carpentering is a form of carpenter

carpenter, verb: To make or build things out of wood. Full entry

Forms
carpentercarpenters he/she/itcarpentering -ing formcarpentered past tense, past participle
Spelling
carpenter → carpentering: add -ing

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Origin

From the word carpenter plus -ing.