metalwork
noun
met·al·work
ˈme-tᵊl-ˌwərk 
: the product of metalworking
especially
: a metal object of artistic merit
Examples of metalwork in a Sentence
a beautiful piece of metalwork
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The museum relies on local experts to repair metalwork and refit electric transformers, though the chief concern lies in restoring a sign’s original color.
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Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
The group includes his niece, artist Hannah Peck, 27; woodworker and designer Jessie Blackman, 27; Ethan Casselbery, 28, who has experience in sculpture fabrication and metalwork joinery; and Jordan Kennedy, 36.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Exhibits delve deeper into themes of artwork, metalwork and more.
—Susan McDonald, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Labeled Hoard 1 and Hoard 2, archaeologists explained that Hoard 1 held the largest collection of copper alloy and iron metalwork, while 88 items were found in Hoard 2.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
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Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
The group includes his niece, artist Hannah Peck, 27; woodworker and designer Jessie Blackman, 27; Ethan Casselbery, 28, who has experience in sculpture fabrication and metalwork joinery; and Jordan Kennedy, 36.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Exhibits delve deeper into themes of artwork, metalwork and more.
—Susan McDonald, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Labeled Hoard 1 and Hoard 2, archaeologists explained that Hoard 1 held the largest collection of copper alloy and iron metalwork, while 88 items were found in Hoard 2.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for metalwork
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“Metalwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metalwork. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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