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woodwork

[ˈwʊd.wɜːk]

woodwork Definition

  • 1objects or parts made of wood, especially those used in the construction or decoration of buildings
  • 2the craft or skill of making things from wood

Using woodwork: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "woodwork" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The house has beautiful woodwork throughout.

  • Example

    He learned woodwork from his grandfather.

  • Example

    The woodwork on the antique dresser is exquisite.

woodwork Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with woodwork

  • hidden or unnoticed, but ready to appear or emerge

    Example

    As soon as the company announced a new product, competitors started coming out of the woodwork.

  • appear suddenly and unexpectedly, often after having been hidden or inactive

    Example

    After the news of the lottery win spread, distant relatives started coming out of the woodwork.

  • a superstitious phrase said to avoid tempting fate or jinxing oneself

    Example

    I haven't had a cold all year, knock on wood.

Origins of woodwork

from 'wood' + 'work'

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Summary: woodwork in Brief

'Woodwork' [ˈwʊd.wɜːk] refers to objects or parts made of wood, especially those used in the construction or decoration of buildings. It also refers to the craft or skill of making things from wood. The term is often used in phrases like 'in the woodwork,' meaning hidden or unnoticed, and 'knock on wood,' a superstitious phrase to avoid tempting fate.