woodwork
woodwork — noun
1. The wooden parts inside a building, such as doors, window frames, stairs, and de
The wooden parts inside a building, such as doors, window frames, stairs, and decorative boards along walls or ceilings. For example, the original oak woodwork in an old house gives it a warm, traditional feel.
Mizuki noticed the woodwork around the windows rotting from years of rain.
collocation: woodwork around [part of building]
The old farmhouse had beautiful oak woodwork with carved stairs and tall doors.
collocation: oak woodwork
Constanza painted the woodwork in her dining room a soft cream colour.
During the renovation, the old woodwork was replaced with simple metal frames.
Amani dusted the woodwork above the fireplace before the guests arrived.
文法句型
the woodwork + of + [building/room]
adjective + woodwork
用法筆記
In descriptions of old houses, 'original woodwork' refers to the wooden details that were part of the building when it was first constructed. In American English, 'trim' or 'molding' may be used for the more decorative parts.
常見錯誤
2. The two vertical posts and the crossbar between them that make up the structure
The two vertical posts and the crossbar between them that make up the structure of a soccer goal. Players say the ball hits the woodwork when a shot strikes this frame instead of entering the net.
Ilan shot the ball hard, but it hit the woodwork and bounced away.
collocation: hit the woodwork
With the goal wide open, Andrei somehow struck the woodwork instead of scoring.
collocation: strike the woodwork
The ball rattled the woodwork so loudly that the whole frame shook.
Shirin watched her penalty kick hit the woodwork and miss the goal by inches.
- goal frame
more general term for the structure of a goal, not specific to football or implying a particular material
- goalpost
refers specifically to the upright posts rather than the whole frame including the crossbar
文法句型
the woodwork
hit/strike + the woodwork
用法筆記
This sense belongs to British football (soccer) commentary. In American English, speakers would say 'hit the post' or 'hit the crossbar' instead. The term 'woodwork' is used even when the goal frame is made of metal.
常見錯誤
3. The skill or activity of making useful or decorative objects from wood, such as
The skill or activity of making useful or decorative objects from wood, such as furniture, shelves, or small boxes. Many schools offer woodwork as a practical subject for students who enjoy working with their hands.
Anong took up woodwork as a hobby and built a bookshelf in her first week.
collocation: take up woodwork
The local community centre offers classes in woodwork every Tuesday evening.
collocation: classes in woodwork
Christopher learned woodwork from his uncle, who made furniture for the whole family.
Students in the woodwork class sanded and polished their chairs before taking them home.
文法句型
do/take up + woodwork
woodwork + class/teacher/tools
用法筆記
In British schools, the subject is traditionally called 'woodwork', while in American schools 'woodworking' or 'shop class' is more common. This sense is often paired with other craft subjects such as metalwork or textiles.