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metal·work (met'l wʉrk′)

noun

  1. things made of metal
  2. metalworking

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metalwork Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • forge: The forged metalwork is by Alan Evans who works in Gloucestershire and continues the tradition of British artist blacksmiths.

Adjective modifier

  • decorative: One of his most striking projects was the decorative metalwork he made for the Albert Memorial in London.

Modifies a noun

  • collection: The metalwork collection in the V&A contains figures of Christ separated from their original context.

Noun used with modifier

  • bronze: An uncommon and exciting discovery was that of a small hoard of bronze metalwork comprising a decorated bracelet and two axes.
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