wood|work|ing

wood|work|ing
wood|work|ing «WUD WUR kihng», noun, adjective.
–n.
the act or work of making or shaping things of wood: »

A carpenter is skilled in woodworking.

–adj.
having to do with or used for woodworking: »

a woodworking machine. The carpenter used woodworking tools.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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