leadwork

noun

lead·​work ˈled-ˌwərk How to pronounce leadwork (audio)
: articles made of or work done in lead

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of leadwork was in 1641

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“Leadwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leadwork. Accessed 10 Oct. 2024.

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