Cabinetworking

/ˈkæbɪnɪt ˌwɜrkɪŋ/ noun

The craft or practice of making fine wooden cabinets and furniture with detailed joinery and finishing.

Gerund form of cabinetwork, combining cabinet with working. The practice developed as a distinct trade during the Renaissance when wealthy families desired ornate, custom-built storage furniture.

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