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
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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.