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Carpenter
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karpenter
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Simple meaning
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
easy
The carpenter built a wooden shelf.
medium
A carpenter measured the board before cutting it.
hard
The carpenter repaired the old staircase so it was safe to use again.
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.
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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Quick practice
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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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