metalwork

[ met-l-wurk ]

noun

1. objects made of metal.

metalwork

/ ˈmɛtəlˌwɜːk /

noun

1. the craft of working in metal
2. work in metal or articles made from metal

Other Words From

• metal·worker noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of metalwork¹

First recorded in 1840–50; metal + work

Example Sentences

The Oxford Archaeology senior project manager said pottery, building materials, metalwork and glass were all being produced across the country, but from the 3rd and 4th Centuries "we start to see mega industries".

From BBC

It was then the final anchor cable severed and Mr Aird suddenly found himself plunged beneath the surface amid a confused mass of metalwork.

From BBC

Rapper Kanye West may be more bark than bite — but it seems he had some metalwork done on the latter.

From Los Angeles Times

Geophysical and aerial surveys identified pits and ditches in the same areas as the 5th to 8th Century metalwork finds.

From BBC

Four bedrooms, three baths, custom metalwork, chef’s kitchen, family room with massive stone fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows, balcony, wide array of woods and stonework throughout the interior, ocean views, 2,500 square feet.

From Washington Times