Carpentry Tools And Techniques

noun a vertical piece of wood or metal on the side of a door frame, against which the door is closed

• He leaned against the doorjamb, deep in thought.
• She stood in the doorway, her hand resting on the doorjamb.
• He propped himself up on the doorjamb, waiting for his friends.
• The truth hit her like a truck, knocking her back against the doorjamb of reality.

noun a vertical post or structure that supports or frames a door

• The ancient inscription was found on the doorpost of the temple.
• I always hang my keys on the doorpost so I don't lose them.
• I leaned against the doorpost and shot the breeze with my neighbor.
• The decision to move to a new city was a significant step over the doorpost of my comfort zone.

noun the part of a roof that meets or overhangs the walls of a building

• The birds built their nests in the eaves of the house.
• I saw a squirrel peeking out from the eaves of the roof.
• I love chilling on the eaves with a good book.
• The eaves of the forest whispered secrets to those who listened closely.

noun a unit of linear measure equal to one twelfth of a foot (2.54 cm)

• The carpenter measured the board to be exactly 36 inches long.
• I need to move my chair an inch to the left.
• I wouldn't give him an inch in the argument.
• She was willing to go the extra inch to make sure the project was a success.

noun a projecting flat rim or collar on a shaft or wheel, especially to increase its strength or to maintain a position

• The door jamb was damaged during the break-in.
• I always stub my toe on that darn door jamb!
• I can't believe I got stuck in the jamb again.
• The political candidate found himself in a moral jamb when faced with conflicting interests.

noun a hole in a door or a lock through which a key can be inserted

• The detective peered through the keyhole to gather evidence.
• I tried to peek through the keyhole to see what was happening inside.
• I could barely make out anything through the keyhole, it was too dark.
• She felt like an outsider, looking in through the keyhole of a closed door.

noun a strip of material with a design or shape used for decoration or finishing

verb the process or act of shaping something using a mold or form

• The architect carefully designed the molding to complement the classical style of the building.
• I love the decorative molding in that old house, it adds so much character.
• Check out the cool molding in this place, it's lit!
• His experiences growing up in a rough neighborhood helped in molding him into a strong and resilient individual.

noun the hard outer covering at the end of a finger or toe

verb to fasten or secure with nails

• She carefully painted each nail with a different color polish.
• I need to trim my nails before they get too long.
• I love that nail art you got done at the salon.
• He really nailed the presentation at work today.

noun A sloping beam that supports a pitched roof

• The carpenters carefully measured and cut each rafter to ensure a precise fit in the roof structure.
• I almost tripped over a loose rafter in the attic while looking for the holiday decorations.
• I can't believe how strong those rafters are holding up the roof!
• The rafter of support from his friends helped him get through a difficult time in his life.

verb to cover or encase with a protective covering

adjective enclosed in a protective covering

• The sword was sheathed in a beautifully crafted scabbard.
• He quickly sheathed his knife before anyone noticed.
• Sheathed her phone in her pocket before heading out.
• Her emotions were sheathed behind a stoic expression.

verb to spread out or apart in a way that creates a wide angle

adjective spread out or apart in a way that creates a wide angle

• The branches of the tree splay outwards, creating a wide canopy.
• She splayed out on the couch after a long day at work.
• I accidentally splayed my phone on the pavement and cracked the screen.
• His emotions splayed across his face, making it clear how he truly felt.

noun a framework consisting of a horizontal beam supported by two pairs of sloping legs, used to support a bridge or platform

• The workers constructed a sturdy trestle to support the weight of the bridge.
• We sat on the trestle by the river and watched the sunset.
• Let's hang out on the trestle and chill for a bit.
• The trestle of friendship held strong through all the ups and downs.

noun a decorative addition or ornament, such as a strip of material or a piece of lace

verb to make something neat or tidy by cutting away irregular or unwanted parts

adjective neat and orderly in appearance, having a tidy or well-groomed appearance

• The tailor will trim the excess fabric from the suit jacket.
• I need to trim my hair before the party tonight.
• I'm going to trim down my wardrobe and donate some clothes.
• It's important to trim unnecessary expenses from your budget to save money.

noun a man who is employed to perform physical labor

• The skilled workman carefully crafted the intricate design on the furniture.
• The workman fixed the leaky faucet in no time.
• That workman is a real pro at what he does.
• The workman of words carefully constructed the novel with precision.

noun A slang term for a hammer, implying that in Birmingham, people use hammers to fix things instead of screwdrivers.

• The Birmingham screwdriver is a slang term for a hammer.
• I couldn't find a screwdriver so I used the Birmingham screwdriver instead.
• I always keep a Birmingham screwdriver in my toolbox for quick fixes.
• He approached the problem with a Birmingham screwdriver mentality, using brute force to solve it.

noun the act of covering a surface with sawdust

verb present participle form of the verb 'sawdust', meaning to cover a surface with sawdust

• The workers were sawdusting the wood to create a smooth finish.
• I sawdusting the furniture before painting it.
• I'm tired of sawdusting this old table, it's taking forever.
• She was sawdusting her problems away, trying to ignore them.

noun a small cut or notch

verb to make a sharp clicking sound

• The snick of the lock indicated that the door was securely closed.
• I heard a snick coming from the kitchen, so I think someone is in there.
• I love the snick sound my phone makes when I get a notification.
• The snick of the scissors cutting through paper was oddly satisfying.