scrollwork

[ skrohl-wurk ]

noun

1. decorative work in which scroll forms figure prominently.
2. ornamental work cut out with a scroll saw.

scrollwork

/ ˈskrəʊlˌwɜːk /

noun

1. ornamental work in scroll-like patterns, esp when done with a scroll saw

Word History and Origins

Origin of scrollwork¹

First recorded in 1730–40; scroll + work

Example Sentences

“Not the gingerbread you eat. Gingerbread is the name for the carving and scrollwork that decorated the hulls of pirate ships,” said Mom.

From Literature

The windows still feature decorative scrollwork with hearts, circles and diamonds.

From New York Times

She fell to her knees and reached under the dresser with her hand, the scrollwork of the front bottom edge scraping against her arm painfully.

From Literature

Hidden in the filigreed scrollwork is a bas-relief of St. George on a horse fighting a dragon.

From Washington Post

There are moments when the visuals of “Eternals” recalls Ray Harryhausen in their adamantly analog effects, and when the heroes work their magic, it often takes on the delicacy of finely-spun scrollwork.

From Washington Post