steelwork

[ steel-wurk ]

noun

1. steel parts or articles.
2. the steel frame or superstructure of a building, bridge, etc.

steelwork

/ ˈstiːlˌwɜːk /

noun

1. a frame, foundation, or building, or article made of steel

   the steelwork of a skyscraper

Derived Forms

• ˈsteelˌworking, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of steelwork¹

First recorded in 1675–85; steel + work

Example Sentences

The need for extended repairs to the steelwork on MV Caledonian Isles - which involves removing its engines - has also had a knock-on effect on other west coast ferry routes.

From BBC

The nets are nearly invisible from a distance, blending into the steelwork.

From New York Times

The current lights also obscure some of the decorative detail of the steelwork.

From BBC

This included replacing equipment and pipework that did not meet the specification and modifying steelwork because the design or equipment had changed.

From BBC

The high cost of finishing 802, as with Glen Sannox, is largely due to the way the ship's steelwork was fabricated without components pre-fitted.

From BBC