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carpenter

carpenter

Meaning of carpenter

works with wood

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British English/ˈkɑːpəntə/
American English/ˈkɑrpəntɚ/
Russian transcription[ˈplotnʲik]
carpenter
carpenter - плотник
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carpenter usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Плотник дважды измерил доски перед тем, как их распилить.

The carpenter measured the wood twice before cutting it.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Плотник сделал небольшую полку для кухонного уголка.

A carpenter built a small shelf for the kitchen corner.

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carpenter belongs to the topic "Professions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

carpenterплотник
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

carpenter synonyms

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What's the difference between carpenter / joiner / woodcarver / shipwright

🇬🇧English
carpenter

General term for a skilled worker who builds and repairs wooden structures; identical to 'carpenter'.

B1Very Often

The carpenter measured and cut the beams for the roof.

Плотник измерил и распилил балки для крыши.

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joiner

Often refers to a craftsperson who makes wooden components (doors, window frames, moldings) in a workshop rather than on-site.

B2Often

The joiner made the new window frames to match the period house.

Столяр (joiner) сделал новые оконные рамы в стиле старого дома.

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woodcarver

An artist or craftsperson who carves decorative shapes or sculptures from wood rather than building structures.

B2Rarely

The woodcarver spent weeks carving the decorative panels for the altar.

Резчик по дереву (woodcarver) потратил недели на резьбу декоративных панелей для алтаря.

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shipwright

A builder of ships or boats, traditionally working in wood; a specialized carpenter for maritime construction and repair.

B2Rarely

The shipwright repaired the hull of the wooden fishing boat.

Корабельный плотник (shipwright) отремонтировал корпус деревянной рыбацкой лодки.

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How to pronounce carpenter and what this word means

carpenter translation: плотник. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce carpenter

/ˈkɑːpəntə/

carpenter translation

плотник

carpenter examples

The carpenter measured the wood twice before cutting it.

carpenter transcription

/ˈkɑːpəntə/, /ˈkɑrpəntɚ/

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carpenter meaning: what does it mean?

works with wood

carpenter pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

carpenter is pronounced as /ˈkɑːpəntə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

carpenter definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The carpenter measured the wood twice before cutting it. Translation: Плотник дважды измерил доски перед тем, как их распилить.

Is carpenter part of Professions vocabulary?

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Is carpenter part of Study and Work vocabulary?

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