fretwork
pronunciation
How to pronounce fretwork in British English:
UK [ˈfretwɜ:k]
How to pronounce fretwork in American English:
US [ˈfretwɜrk]
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- Noun:
- framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal
Word Origin
- fretwork (n.)
- also fret-work, "ornamental work consisting of frets," c. 1600, from fret (n.1) + work (n.).
Example
- 1. Gold lacquer carving comes mainly in fretwork re1 ief .
- 2. Just imagine , the fretwork is not only to be done , it also needs to be created .