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ironwork


iron·work

noun \-ˌwərk\

Definition of IRONWORK

1
: work in iron; also : something made of iron
2
plural but sing or plural in constr : a mill or building where iron or steel is smelted or heavy iron or steel products are made
iron·work·er \-ˌwər-kər\ noun

Examples of IRONWORK

  1. We admired the ironwork in front of the house.

First Known Use of IRONWORK

15th century

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