Synonyms for

Carpenter

Verb / ˈkɑ:rpʌntɜ: / Another word for carpenter — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A carpenter is a person who makes and repairs wooden things, especially in a house or on a construction site.

Synonyms & similar words

woodworker builder joiner craftsman artisan woodcrafter woodcarver cabinetmaker woodturner timberman framer roofer sawyer lumberjack logger woodman woodchopper

Synonyms by register

Formal

joiner woodworker artisan craftsman

Informal

handyman builder fixer

Literary

woodwright shaper

Antonyms

destroyer demolisher wrecking crew deconstructor

Common collocations

  • master carpenter
  • carpenter ant
  • carpenter bee
  • carpenter's tools
  • carpenter's hammer
  • carpenter's level
  • carpenter's square

Word family

noun carpenter
verb carpenter
adjective carpentry

Usage note

While 'carpenter' primarily refers to someone who works with wood, it can also be used informally to describe someone skilled at fixing or building things in general. 'Carpentry' refers to the trade or the work itself.

Example sentences

  1. The carpenter built a new bookshelf for the library.
  2. My uncle is a skilled carpenter who can make anything out of wood.
  3. We need to hire a carpenter to fix the broken fence.
  4. The carpenter used a saw to cut the wood into small pieces.
  5. The carpenter measured the length of the board before cutting it.

Quotes

  • Measure twice, cut once. - Unknown
  • The carpenter's rule is 'measure twice, cut once.' - Unknown
  • The best thing about a hammer is that it can be used to knock in nails or to knock sense into people. - Unknown

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