openwork

noun

open·work ˈō-pən-ˌwərk

often attributive

: work constructed so as to show openings through its substance : work that is perforated or pierced

wrought-iron openwork

open-worked

ˈō-pən-ˌwərkt

adjective

Examples of openwork in a Sentence

a potter who decorates her vases with openwork

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The spirit of the holiday brings out openness, honesty and sincerity, and Rado’s openwork dials allow wearers to literally peer deep into the soul of each timepiece and see the transparent dedication to craftsmanship. —

Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024 The spire openwork levels wooden framework foreman—try squeezing that onto your business card—with a hammer hanging from his belt. —

Longreads, 11 Oct. 2024 The baseplate is visible via the openwork caseback, as is the movement and its 27 jewels. —

Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Nov. 2023 Through the chronograph’s openwork caseback, Melton can see its sum of 197 parts and 29 jewels in action. —

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