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metalwork

/ˈmet.əl.wɜːk/
IELTSAcademic
noun

Metalwork is the skill or activity of making things from metal. It can include cutting, shaping, joining, or decorating metal.

  • She studied metalwork at college.
  • The shop sells handmade metalwork.
  • Metalwork requires careful tools and training.

Adinary Nuance

Metalwork is broader than metalworking and usually refers to the craft, skill, or finished objects. It is less general than manufacturing, which covers many kinds of production. In writing, metalwork often sounds more about handmade or artistic work than factory work.

In other languages

Vietnamese
nghề kim loại
Spanish
trabajo en metal
Chinese
金属工艺
Japanese
金属細工
Korean
금속 세공

Etymology

Metalwork is a compound of metal and work. It has been used in English since the late 19th century for work done in metal or objects made from it.

Common phrases

decorative metalworktraditional metalworkmetalwork toolsmetalwork design

Synonyms

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Frequently asked questions

Is metalwork a countable noun?
Usually, no. It is commonly used as an uncountable noun for the craft or activity.
What is the difference between metalwork and metalworking?
Metalwork often means the craft or the finished objects. Metalworking more often means the process itself.
Is metalwork used in academic writing?
Yes. It is common in art, design, and history topics.