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 castle was under the control of the Dukes of Norfolk during the English Civil War, then sold for redevelopment in the 17th and 18th centuries, later to be turned into slaughterhouses, metalwork sites and a place for the trades.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 17 June 2025
Despite years of effort to bury power lines and telephone cables, railway corridors remain cluttered with conspicuous poles, wires, and metalwork.
—Marianne Lehnis, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The library was designed with a double-barreled roof that is supported by a row of thin iron columns, with lattice metalwork framing the ceiling.
—Kaela Ling, CNBC, 31 July 2025
On September 1, the hotel’s 43,000 square feet of meeting and event spaces will open, including the legendary Grand Ballroom and Basildon, Jade, and Astor Rooms, which each feature notable design details, such as intricate crown moldings, metalworks, and frescoes.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 18 July 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 17 June 2025
Despite years of effort to bury power lines and telephone cables, railway corridors remain cluttered with conspicuous poles, wires, and metalwork.
—Marianne Lehnis, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The library was designed with a double-barreled roof that is supported by a row of thin iron columns, with lattice metalwork framing the ceiling.
—Kaela Ling, CNBC, 31 July 2025
On September 1, the hotel’s 43,000 square feet of meeting and event spaces will open, including the legendary Grand Ballroom and Basildon, Jade, and Astor Rooms, which each feature notable design details, such as intricate crown moldings, metalworks, and frescoes.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 18 July 2025
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 21 Aug. 2025.
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