Synonyms for carpenter

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kahr-puh n-ter

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɑr pən tər

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craftsperson

Définition of carpenter

Origin : "wood-worker," c.1300 (attested from early 12c. as a surname), from Anglo-French carpenter, Old North French carpentier (Old French and Modern French charpentier), from Late Latin (artifex) carpentarius "wagon (maker)," from Latin carpentum "wagon, two-wheeled carriage, cart," from Gaulish, from Old Celtic *carpentom (cf. Old Irish carpat, Gaelic carbad "carriage"), probably related to Gaulish karros (see car).
Also from the Late Latin word are Spanish carpentero, Italian carpentiero. Replaced Old English treowwyrhta, literally "tree-wright." German Zimmermann "carpenter" is from Old High German zimbarman, from zimbar "wood for building, timber," cognate with Old Norse timbr (see timber). First record of carpenter bee is from 1844.

noun person who works with wood

Example sentences :

It is another brother of his, who follows the trade of carpenter.
Extract from : « Little Daffydowndilly » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

The carpenter Andrew would like to speak to you, Mrs. Ritter, if it will not disturb you too much.
Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri

If you will tell me what you have to say to the carpenter, I will let you go.
Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri

For all that, I know very well what a treasure I possess in Andrew the carpenter.
Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri

The colonel threw his cloak about his shoulders, and hastened down to the carpenter's.
Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri

But what is to become of the blacksmith, the carpenter, and all the rest?
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

He would drive into Fallon at once to see the carpenter and deposit the check.
Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius

Anne called at the carpenter's shop to take leave of her brother.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

Then he put his helm about, called the carpenter, and asked what water she made.
Extract from : « Fair Margaret » by H. Rider Haggard

Every boy should learn the use of tools, the gardener's or the carpenter's, or both.
Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 497, July 11, 1885 » by Various

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