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The carpenter built a wooden shelf.
What does Carpenter mean?
A carpenter builds or repairs wooden things.
Dictionary definition
a person whose job is to build or repair things made of wood.
Example sentences
Carpenter in a sentence
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A carpenter measured the board before cutting it.
hard
The carpenter repaired the old staircase so it was safe to use again.
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Practice 1
What does carpenter mean?
A carpenter works with wood to build or repair things.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to carpenter?
A woodworker makes or repairs wooden things, like a carpenter.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses carpenter correctly?
A carpenter can repair wooden things such as doors.
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Carpenter
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kar · pen · ter · strongest beat: kar
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WordCarpenter.
Partnoun.
MeaningCarpenter means A carpenter builds or repairs wooden things.
ExampleExample: The carpenter built a wooden shelf.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kar · pen · ter
- Strongest beat
- kar
- Ending
- ter
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kar.
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Synonyms
Words like Carpenter
builderA person who builds things.
woodworkerA person who makes or repairs wooden items.
Antonyms
Opposite words
customerA person who hires or buys from a carpenter.
demolisherA person who tears things down instead of building or repairing them.
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Word family
Carpenter word family
Base word
carpenter
noun
carpenter
Base form.
noun
carpenters
More than one carpenter.
noun
carpentry
The work of building or repairing with wood.
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Hint for students
A carpenter builds or repairs wooden things.
Common mix-up
Carpenter is not the same as customer. Carpenter means a carpenter builds or repairs wooden things.
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Read this model sentence: A carpenter measured the board before cutting it. Clue words: measured, board, cutting. Underline clue words that show why carpenter fits instead of customer. Now write one new sentence that shows carpenter without using the word carpenter. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show carpenter?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A carpenter measured the board before cutting it." Why does carpenter fit better than customer?
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