metalwork

noun

met·​al·​work ˈme-tᵊl-ˌwərk How to pronounce metalwork (audio)
: the product of metalworking
especially : a metal object of artistic merit
metalworker noun

Examples of metalwork in a Sentence

a beautiful piece of metalwork
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Continue to explore Japanese craftsmanship and metalwork with a visit to a gunsmith’s home and the Denshokan Traditional Craft Museum. Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Dec. 2025 For decades, the Grammy-winning musician has explored the visual arts, producing paintings, sketches, metalwork installations and more. Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025 Horacio Pagani and the Pagani Arte team developed materials specifically for the two penthouses—light oak chevron parquet with metal inlays, slabs of travertine, and a swirling sculptural staircase that echoes the curves and metalwork found in the company’s cars. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Nov. 2025 And yes, even the decorative metalwork on the door hinges were taken into consideration. Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for metalwork

Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of metalwork was in 1552

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“Metalwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metalwork. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.

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metalwork

noun
met·​al·​work ˈmet-ᵊl-ˌwərk How to pronounce metalwork (audio)
: the product of metalworking
metalworker noun

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