Carpentry Tools And Materials

noun a thin, narrow strip of wood used in building to provide a surface for plaster or tiles

• The carpenter used a lath to support the ceiling during construction.
• I found a lath in the shed that we can use for the project.
• Hey, pass me that lath over there, I need it for the fence.
• The lath of trust between them had been broken, and it was hard to repair.

noun a place where lumber is stored and sold

• The lumberyard is where we source all of our building materials.
• I'm heading to the lumberyard to pick up some wood for the project.
• Let's swing by the lumberyard and grab some supplies real quick.
• His mind was like a cluttered lumberyard, filled with thoughts and memories.

noun a powder or dust produced by sawing wood

• The carpenter swept up the sawdust from the workshop floor.
• I accidentally spilled sawdust all over the garage.
• I hate the feeling of sawdust sticking to my hands.
• His mind was filled with sawdust after a long day of tedious work.

noun a unit of measurement equal to half of an inch

• The carpenter measured the board and cut it to a precise half-inch length.
• I only need a half-inch more to finish this project.
• I'll just eyeball it and cut off about a half-inch.
• She was only a half-inch away from winning the race.

noun a board or partition at the foot of a bed

• The footboard of the bed provides additional support for your feet while sleeping.
• I always end up stubbing my toe on the footboard of my bed in the dark.
• Watch out for the footboard, it's a real toe-buster!
• The footboard of the project serves as the foundation for success.

noun a type of wood from the acuyari tree

• The furniture was crafted from high-quality acuyari wood.
• I love the rustic look of that coffee table made from acuyari wood.
• That acuyari wood is top-notch, dude.
• Her words were as strong and sturdy as acuyari wood.