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Meaning of "parquetry" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PARQUETRY

parquetry  [ˈpɑːkɪtrɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PARQUETRY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Parquetry is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PARQUETRY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

parquetry

Parquetry

Parquetry is a geometric mosaic of wood pieces used for decorative effect. The two main uses of parquetry are as veneer patterns on furniture and block patterns for flooring. Parquet patterns are entirely geometrical and angular—squares, triangles, lozenges. The most popular parquet flooring pattern is herringbone.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PARQUETRY


asymmetry
æˈsɪmɪtrɪ
basketry
ˈbɑːskɪtrɪ
cabinetry
ˈkæbɪnɪtrɪ
cemetery
ˈsɛmɪtrɪ
circuitry
ˈsɜːkɪtrɪ
coquetry
ˈkəʊkɪtrɪ
cytometry
saɪˈtɒmɪtrɪ
geometry
dʒɪˈɒmɪtrɪ
marqueterie
ˈmɑːkɪtrɪ
marquetry
ˈmɑːkɪtrɪ
musketry
ˈmʌskɪtrɪ
optometry
ɒpˈtɒmɪtrɪ
poetry
ˈpəʊɪtrɪ
racketry
ˈrækɪtrɪ
rocketry
ˈrɒkɪtrɪ
spectrometry
spɛkˈtrɒmɪtrɪ
symmetry
ˈsɪmɪtrɪ
telemetry
tɪˈlɛmɪtrɪ
trigonometry
ˌtrɪɡəˈnɒmɪtrɪ
trinketry
ˈtrɪŋkɪtrɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PARQUETRY

parp
parpane
parpen
parpend
parpent
parpoint
parquet
parquet circle
parquet floor
parquet flooring
parr
parra
parrakeet
parral
parramatta
parrel
parrhesia
parricidal
parricide
parried

WORDS THAT END LIKE PARQUETRY

altimetry
anthropometry
astrometry
audiometry
biometry
calorimetry
concrete poetry
coordinate geometry
corsetry
isometry
morphometry
psychometry
puppetry
retry
spectrophotometry
stoichiometry
supersymmetry
variable-geometry
velocimetry
viscometry

Synonyms and antonyms of parquetry in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «parquetry» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PARQUETRY

Find out the translation of parquetry to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of parquetry from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «parquetry» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

拼花地板
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Parquets
570 millions of speakers

English

parquetry
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रंगबिरंगी लकड़ी की छत
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

خشب مزخرف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

паркет
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

parquet
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

parquetry
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

parquetage
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Parket
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Mosaikparkett
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

寄せ木
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

쪽매 세공
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Parquetry
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

parquetry
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தரை அமைப்பதற்கு மரத்தில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लाकूडतोड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

parke döşeme
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

parquet
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

parkiety
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

паркет
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

parchet
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

παρκέ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

parket
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

parquetry
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

parkett
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of parquetry

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PARQUETRY»

The term «parquetry» is regularly used and occupies the 73.415 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PARQUETRY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about parquetry

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PARQUETRY»

Discover the use of parquetry in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to parquetry and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Veneering, Marquetry and Inlay
After some prodding from our friends who sold at craft fairs regularly, we agreed to make some parquetry wall hangings based on traditional quilt patterns. From that humble and hesitant beginning, our business has grown and prospered.
Fine Woodworking Magazine Editors, Fine Woodworking, 1996
2
A Marquetry Odyssey: Historical Objects and Personal Work
I had read in The Art and Practice of Marquetry about cutting parquetry (see Appendix 2: Parquetry). I had used the technique to make the oak squares for 1498-1984 (figure 61). Before I actually worked on the piece, I practiced making a few ...
Silas Kopf, 2008
3
Guide to Math Materials: Resources to Support the NCTM Standards
The parquetry blocks are available in desktop or jumbo size and include 32 wooden blocks in three shapes and six colors plus a teaching guide. The parquetry patterns include 12 pattern cards and a teaching guide. ** Pattern Block Sets.
Phyllis Jean Perry, 1997
4
Optometric Management of Learning-related Vision Problems
For example, the patient describes the similarities and differences between a square and a triangle parquetry block. Again the doctor may have to prompt the patient to respond with specific questions such as “do the forms have the same ...
‎2006
5
Parquetry
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Parquetry is a geometric mosaic of wood pieces used for decorative effect. The two main uses of parquetry are as veneer patterns on furniture and block patterns for flooring.
Jesse Russell, Ronald Cohn, 2012
6
Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction
Neistadt (1992) compared the effects of adaptive training (preparing snacks and beverages) and remedial training (using parquetry blocks) on head-injured patients' performance. She found that those patients who received training with ...
Mary Vining Radomski, Catherine A. Trombly Latham, 2008
7
Popular Science
LAYING PARQUETRY FLOO RSr fWOOD WORKING ] Good subflooring, surfaced level and with large cracks filled, is required as a backing for a parquetry floor. The hardwood blocks may be J/4" to 1" thick. They may be obtained made up at ...
8
Visual Diagnosis and Care of the Patient with Special Needs
... (2) Activities: Parquetry blocks/tangrams, geoboard, perceptives cards, same/ different worksheets Visual Figure Ground Goal: Develop the ability to attend to a specific feature or form while maintaining an awareness of the relationship of this  ...
Taub, Mary Bartuccio, Dominick M. Maino, 2012
9
The Complete Block Book
Parquetry Blocks Parquetry blocks come in many straight-edged geometric shapes such as triangles, diamonds, and squares. Brightly colored, they can be used for building, but are most suited for creating patterns and designs. They can be ...
Eugene F. Provenzo, Arlene Brett, 1983
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How It Works: Science and Technology
There are two main branches of marquetry, of which parquetry is the simpler form . In marquetry, most of the cutting is done freehand, and most of the shapes are complex. Parquetry, by contrast, is ▻ This chair is a fine composed of geometric ...
Marshall Cavendish Corporation Staff, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PARQUETRY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term parquetry is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Trophy home's basement hits height of luxury
Elegant formal sitting and dining rooms, plus a meals area and modern kitchen fan out from the parquetry floored entry. The family room has a ... «NEWS.com.au, Jul 15»
2
Modern DeGraw Street Townhouse Asking $5 Million
It has original parquetry ornament, light fixtures, plaster walls and ceilings, crown moldings, wainscoting, pier mirrors, and 12' ceilings. «Curbed NY, Jul 15»
3
David's 'buried' treasure unearthed from a crammed farmhouse near …
He also unearthed a late 17th century parquetry inlaid long case clock as well as a number of other clocks, a late 17th century 'wainscot' chair ... «Comet 24, Jul 15»
4
Sydney's house and unit rents have a closing divide worth just $20 a …
What: A one-bedroom unit just off Oxford St. How much: $500. About: The modernised unit has parquetry floors and a built-in wardrobe. It is in a ... «The Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»
5
See you in Church
American oak parquetry is laid down the central hall and on the floor of the family room, meals area and black-granite kitchen. This area flows to a courtyard ... «The Weekly Review, Jul 15»
6
London Indulgence With Stunning Church Conversion and a …
It is the use of parquetry to create a geometric mosaic in wood flooring. Basically, it looks cool. And the heated feature means you can ditch the ... «News Ledge, Jul 15»
7
Expansive views are just the beginning at 911 Gawler One Tree Hill …
The home has quality fittings throughout including parquetry flooring and stained glass light features, and Mr Lamp says his late father's ... «NEWS.com.au, Jul 15»
8
Philippe Mouchel is back serving Melbourne's best roast chicken at …
The whalebone corset dining pod, the pink cushioned white bentwood chairs, the communal table and parquetry floors are all present and ... «Herald Sun, Jul 15»
9
'It is like being inside a migraine' – the first visitor to Grayson Perry's …
It is vivid with graphic blocks of colour: lemon-yellow sofas, crimson storage with shocking pink framing, and a chevron-chequerboard parquetry ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
10
Balwyn North: 124 Maud Street
Back on ground level, double doors open to a wide entrance hall with the herringbone parquetry flooring that features in all the house's heavy traffic areas. «The Weekly Review, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Parquetry [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/parquetry>. Apr 2024 ».
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