carpenter

Example Sentences

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In 1831-33, New York ship carpenters won the first major American victory in reducing work hours.

From The Wall Street Journal

Her father, a carpenter, helped build their home and many others in Section 14, she said.

From Seattle Times

Trainer is a former carpenter but might not need to build a cabinet for the National trophy just yet.

From BBC

Here, the brothers took up odd jobs, working in restaurants, as electricians and later on, as carpenters and furniture designers in British firms.

From BBC

The collateral damage extended to prop houses, hair stylists, carpenters and catering firms.

From Los Angeles Times