cabinetwork

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cab·i·net·work

(kăb′ə-nĭt-wûrk′)

Finished woodwork fashioned by a cabinetmaker.

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cabinetwork

(ˈkæbɪnɪtˌwɜːk)

1. (Furniture) the making of furniture, esp of fine quality

2. (Furniture) an article made by a cabinet-maker

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cab•i•net•work

(ˈkæb ə nɪtˌwɜrk)

n.

fine furniture or other woodwork.

[1725–35, Amer.]

cab′i•net•work`er, n.

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Noun	1.	cabinetwork - woodwork finished by hand by a cabinetmaker woodwork - work made of wood; especially moldings or stairways or furniture
	2.	cabinetwork - the craft of making furniture (especially furniture of high quality) cabinetry carpentry, woodworking, woodwork - the craft of a carpenter: making things out of wood article of furniture, furniture, piece of furniture - furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy; "they had too much furniture for the small apartment"; "there was only one piece of furniture in the room" seat - put a seat on a chair reseat - provide with a new seat; "reseat the old broken chair" bottom - provide with a bottom or a seat; "bottom the chairs" upholster - provide furniture with padding, springs, webbing, and covers

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