Meaning
carpenter
- a skilled tradesperson who constructs wooden structures, concrete formwork, or heavy metal framework
In a sentence
Il carpentiere ha rinforzato le travi portanti del tetto.
The carpenter reinforced the load-bearing beams of the roof.
Mio nonno ha lavorato come carpentiere nei cantieri per tutta la vita.
My grandfather worked as a carpenter on construction sites all his life.
L'impresa sta assumendo carpentieri esperti per un nuovo cantiere.
The company is hiring experienced carpenters for a new building site.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| carpentiere | masculine · singular |
| carpentieri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Distinguish from 'falegname': a 'carpentiere' works on structural beams and framing, while a 'falegname' makes furniture and doors.