openwork

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See also: open-work

English

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openwork embroidery
porcelaine openwork

Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From open +‎ work.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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openwork (countable and uncountable, plural openworks)

  1. Any of several forms of metalwork or needlework having decorative openings.
  2. (mining) A quarry; an open cut.[1]

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Translations

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References

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  1. ^ Rossiter W[orthington] Raymond (1881) “Openwork”, in A Glossary of Mining and Metallurgical Terms. [], Easton, Pa.: [American] Institute [of Mining Engineers], [], →OCLC.

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