woodwork
noun
wood·work
ˈwu̇d-ˌwərk 
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.
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The scoreline would have been even more damaging but for the woodwork and some smart saves from Giorgi Mamardashvili, whose distribution with the ball at his feet remains a worrying flaw in his game.
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James Pearce, New York Times, 16 May 2026
In the 29th minute, James Rodriguez’s shot from outside the box hit the upper left corner of the woodwork.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
Much of the original architectural detail remains intact, including intricate woodwork, mahogany paneling, and oak entry doors, while the home also offers ample opportunity for customization or a refresh by the next owner.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
All three were selected from the year’s 5,100 submissions hailing from 133 countries and regions, and from a shortlist spanning 20 areas and a range of mediums including ceramics, woodwork, textiles, furniture, bookbinding, glass, metal, jewelry and lacquer.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
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James Pearce, New York Times, 16 May 2026
In the 29th minute, James Rodriguez’s shot from outside the box hit the upper left corner of the woodwork.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
Much of the original architectural detail remains intact, including intricate woodwork, mahogany paneling, and oak entry doors, while the home also offers ample opportunity for customization or a refresh by the next owner.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
All three were selected from the year’s 5,100 submissions hailing from 133 countries and regions, and from a shortlist spanning 20 areas and a range of mediums including ceramics, woodwork, textiles, furniture, bookbinding, glass, metal, jewelry and lacquer.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
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“Woodwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woodwork. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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woodwork
noun
wood·work
-ˌwərk
: work made of wood
especially
: interior fittings (as window frames or stairways) of wood
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