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carpenter

US /ˈkɑrpəntɚ/

noun Target · B2 Nhà ở & bất động sản

Definition

a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The carpenter built new shelves for the storage room.

Word Family

NounNoun
carpenter gốc carpentry
VerbVerb
carpenter gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • woodworkermakes things out of wood
  • joinera person who likes to join groups

Collocations

  • Easy skilled wood furniture carpenter
    describing skilled wood furniture carpenter (having or showing or requiring special skill)
  • Medium hire an experienced repair carpenter
    to hire an experienced repair carpenter, meaning to engage or hire for work
  • Hard master carpenter crafting bespoke fittings
    to master carpenter crafting bespoke fittings, meaning to be or become completely proficient or skilled in
  • Very Hard a bad carpenter quarrels with his tools
    referring to a bad carpenter quarrels with his tools

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