metalwork

noun

met·​al·​work ˈme-tᵊl-ˌwərk How to pronounce metalwork (audio)
: the product of metalworking
especially : a metal object of artistic merit
metalworker noun

Examples of metalwork in a Sentence

a beautiful piece of metalwork
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Several of the other bedrooms also have skylights and views of the grounds, as well as spacious closets and private bathrooms finished with rare stones and custom metalwork that give each their own subtle feel. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2025 They were found in a peat bog in northeastern Greece near the island of Thasos, an ancient hub for silver mining and metalwork. Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025 While guests will certainly find coastal references reflective of the landscape, the interiors also incorporate hints of industrial design, like concrete floors, steel accents, and metalwork, adding a modern vibe to the accommodations and public spaces. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2025 Leane designed the building’s exterior metalwork, a graceful maze of leaves and vines. Samantha Conti, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for metalwork 

Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of metalwork was in 1552

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“Metalwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metalwork. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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metalwork

noun
met·​al·​work ˈmet-ᵊl-ˌwərk How to pronounce metalwork (audio)
: the product of metalworking
metalworker noun

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