grillwork

[ gril-wurk ]

noun

1. material so formed as to function as or to have the appearance of a grille.

Word History and Origins

Origin of grillwork¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; grill ² + work

Example Sentences

The windows were boarded up, and the remnants of iron grillwork hung from the frames.

From Literature

A tuberculosis clinic channels natural airflow to patient rooms and a healing garden through handsome grillwork made by local artisans.

From New York Times

Before the bank with its Italian marble floors and bronze grillwork was complete, the federak Banking Reform Act was enacted.

From Washington Times

By expanding, simplifying, then refracting Mexico City’s 1930s and ’40s grillwork into blocks of vivid colors, she echoes the medallions of concentric diamonds at the center of many traditional rugs.

From New York Times

And farther east on 50th Street the wonderful grillwork covering the fire escapes was Stone’s idea.

From New York Times

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