Special Sub-Topic: What Do They Do? Authored by: cryptix Sub-topic of: Word Meanings

What does a cobbler mend and make?

shoes. The word "cobbler" is not often used today in this context. People buy their shoes from a store. When shoes need mending, most people throw or give them away rather than having them mended.

What does a butcher do?

cuts up meat. There are not many butcher's shops today, but butchers still work behind the scenes at the supermarket, cutting up meat and packaging it.

What does a carpenter make things out of?

wood. Carpenters make the frames for houses as well as making wooden furniture.

What does a chef do?

cook. A chef is a cook who has trained to make special dishes. The best restaurants all have chefs.

What does a plumber fix?

water pipes. A plumber is the person who installs the pipes that bring water to the kitchen and bathrooms.