Woodwork Meaning in English
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Definition
Woodwork means either objects or parts of a building made from wood (like doors or window frames), or the craft and activity of making things from wood.
Usage & Nuances
'Woodwork' is mainly used in British and international English to mean both the craft and the wooden features in buildings. In sports (mostly soccer), it refers to the goalposts/crossbar. Common phrases: 'do woodwork' (as a subject/class), 'carved woodwork'. Rare in everyday conversation unless talking about interiors or crafts.
Example Sentences
He learned woodwork at school.
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The doors have beautiful woodwork designs.
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My father is proud of his woodwork.
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The old house needed all its woodwork restored.
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He spends his weekends doing woodwork in the garage.
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The ball hit the woodwork but didn’t go in.
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