Definition of woodwork

The word "woodwork" has its roots in Old English. In the 13th century, the term "wudu" referred to wood or forest, while "weorc" meant work or labor. Over time, these words evolved and merged into "woodwork," which initially described the physical labor of working with wood, such as carpentry or woodworking. In the 14th century, the phrase "woodwork" began to take on a broader meaning, encompassing not only the physical act of working with wood but also the products or crafts created from it, such as furniture, cabinetry, or joinery. Today, the term "woodwork" is still used to describe both the process and the art of creating objects from wood, as well as the resulting products themselves.