woodwork
noun
wood·work
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Definition of woodwork
1
: work made of wood
especially
: interior fittings (such as moldings or stairways) of wood
2
: a place or state of concealment, seclusion, or anonymity
witnesses came out of the woodwork when a reward was offered
Examples of woodwork in a Sentence
We painted the walls white and the woodwork red.
The kick hit the woodwork.
Recent Examples on the Web
John’s fascination with the intricate woodwork in his home prompted him to take up woodworking. — Roxanne Washington, cleveland.com, "Cool Spaces: Cozy ‘castle’ is among eight stops on Heights Heritage Home & Garden Tour Sept. 15," 30 Aug. 2019 Gugler traveled to Nigeria in 1961-62 and bought masks and other woodworks directly from the artists. — Susan Dunne, courant.com, "UConn’s Benton museum infused with spirit of Africa," 26 Aug. 2019 The house, even more lovingly photographed from inside, is a squatter’s paradise with its antique furnishings and intricate woodwork. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Review: ‘Last Black Man in San Francisco’ a gorgeous, moving ode to a city in flux," 20 June 2019 The house, even more lovingly photographed from inside, is a squatter’s paradise with its antique furnishings and intricate woodwork. — Justin Chang, latimes.com, "Review: ‘The Last Black Man in San Francisco’ is a gorgeous, moving ode to a city in flux," 4 June 2019 The Mark Twain House is a beauty, a 25-room Victorian with elaborate woodwork and furnishings. — Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, "Wit and wisdom in West Hartford," 3 July 2019 Railroad tycoon Joseph Stickney commissioned 250 Italian craftsmen to embellish his hotel with stained glass windows, elaborate molding, and intricate woodwork. — Joe Yogerst, National Geographic, "These historic lodges are the perfect way to see North America’s wild parks," 2 July 2019 The house, even more lovingly photographed from inside, is a squatter’s paradise with its antique furnishings and intricate woodwork. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Review: ‘Last Black Man in San Francisco’ a gorgeous, moving ode to a city in flux," 20 June 2019 The house, even more lovingly photographed from inside, is a squatter’s paradise with its antique furnishings and intricate woodwork. — Justin Chang, Twin Cities, "‘The Last Black Man in San Francisco’ is a gorgeous, moving ode to a city in flux," 13 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'woodwork.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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woodwork
noun
English Language Learners Definition of woodwork
: the parts of a room or house (such as window frames or stairs) that are made of wood
British, informal
: the wooden frame of football or soccer goalposts
See the full definition for woodwork in the English Language Learners Dictionary
woodwork
noun
wood·work
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Kids Definition of woodwork
: work (as the edge around doorways) made of wood