carpenter
Translation
carpenter
Examples
He hired a carpenter to build the deck.
He hired a carpenter to build the deck.
A skilled carpenter can make beautiful furniture.
A skilled carpenter can make beautiful furniture.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures The carpenter is skilled.
Similar Words
Synonyms: woodworker, joiner
Etymology
From Old French 'carpentier', from Latin 'carpentarius' meaning 'wagon-maker'.
Memory Tips
A carpenter is a person who works with wood. Imagine someone building a 'car' out of wood, like a wooden cart.