fretwork
noun
fret·work
ˈfret-ˌwərk 
1
: decoration consisting of work adorned with frets
2
: ornamental openwork or work in relief
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This 300,000-acre Utah wildland along the Green River just north of Canyonlands National Park is a gem — a fretwork of slickrock canyons along the river.
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Stephen Trimble, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
The pack comes with one navy and one red lumbar pillow, both of which feature a white fretwork design.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
Every centimeter is covered in intricate craftsmanship, from plasterwork to mosaics to fretwork.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
Since the end of December, he’s been teasing the new release with Instagram videos of himself showing off his fancy fretwork.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 14 Jan. 2025
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Stephen Trimble, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
The pack comes with one navy and one red lumbar pillow, both of which feature a white fretwork design.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
Every centimeter is covered in intricate craftsmanship, from plasterwork to mosaics to fretwork.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
Since the end of December, he’s been teasing the new release with Instagram videos of himself showing off his fancy fretwork.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Fretwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fretwork. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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fretwork
noun
fret·work
ˈfret-ˌwərk
: decoration consisting of frets
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