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joinery

[ joi-nuh-ree ]

noun

  1. the craft or trade of a joiner.
  2. woodwork made by a joiner.


joinery

/ ˈdʒɔɪnərɪ /

noun

  1. the skill or craft of a joiner
  2. work made by a joiner
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of joinery1

First recorded in 1670–80; joiner + -y 3
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Example Sentences

He plans to take her on as an apprentice and put her through a joinery qualification at a local college.

From BBC

“I’ve been calling it passive joinery,” Mr. Twardzik said, because the construction, inspired by foldable camping chairs, does not require tools for assembly.

"This included internal finishes, joinery, supply and installation of bathroom suites and kitchens as well as electrical and mechanical work for the apartments," they said.

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It will be transported in a special carrier constructed largely from Scottish oak, which has been made by HES's in-house joinery team.

From BBC

“Hemings was master of the joinery shop at Monticello — a first-rate production shop equivalent to any in Charlottesville or Richmond at the time,” Frost said.

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