metalwork

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A noun referring to the metal components of an object, or the skilled craft of shaping and assembling metal into functional or decorative items.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das metallene Bestandteile eines Objekts oder das kunstfertige Handwerk der Bearbeitung und Montage von Metall zu funktionalen oder dekorativen Erzeugnissen bezeichnet.

1. Metal components B2 formal

   The metal parts or elements that make up a larger object or structure.

   • The car's metalwork was damaged in the accident.
   • The antique clock has intricate brass metalwork.
   • The building's decorative metalwork is a fine example of Victorian craftsmanship.

   🇩🇪Metallteile

   Synonyme: hardware

2. Craft of metalworking B2 formal art

   The skilled activity or craft of shaping, joining, and finishing metal to create functional or decorative objects.

   • She took a course in metalwork at the community college.
   • Metalwork requires precision and an understanding of different metals.
   • He has been practicing metalwork for over a decade, specializing in wrought iron gates.

   🇩🇪Metallverarbeitung

   Synonyme: metalworking

• metalwork's possessive singular form