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fretwork

fret·work
F f

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [fret-wurk]
    • /ˈfrɛtˌwɜrk/
    • /ˈfret.wɜːk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fret-wurk]
    • /ˈfrɛtˌwɜrk/

Definitions of fretwork word

  • noun fretwork ornamental work consisting of interlacing parts, especially work in which the design is formed by perforation. 1
  • noun fretwork any pattern of dark and light, such as that of perforated fretwork. 1
  • noun fretwork Ornamental design in wood, typically openwork, done with a fretsaw. 1
  • noun fretwork lattice design or formation 1
  • uncountable noun fretwork Fretwork is wood or metal that has been decorated by cutting bits of it out to make a pattern. 0
  • noun fretwork decorative geometrical carving or openwork 0
See all 10 definitions of fretwork

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Origin of fretwork

First appearance:

before 1595
One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; fret2 + work

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Parts of speech for Fretwork

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Fretwork

fretwork popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for fretwork

noun fretwork

  • color — the sensation resulting from stimulation of the retina of the eye by light waves of certain lengths
  • wreath — a circular band of flowers, foliage, or any ornamental work, for adorning the head or for any decorative purpose; a garland or chaplet.
  • ornament — an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance of something to which it is added or of which it is a part: architectural ornaments.
  • trinket — a small ornament, piece of jewelry, etc., usually of little value.
  • finery — fine or showy dress, ornaments, etc.
All 61 Synonyms of fretwork

Antonyms for fretwork

noun fretwork

  • plainness — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
  • solid — having three dimensions (length, breadth, and thickness), as a geometrical body or figure.
  • eyesore — A thing that is very ugly, especially a building that disfigures a landscape.
All 3 Antonyms of fretwork

Top questions with fretwork

  • what is fretwork?
  • where to buy fretwork panels?
  • what does fretwork mean?
  • how to make fretwork?
  • how to do fretwork?

Related words

  • fret

    to feel or express worry, annoyance, discontent, or the like: Fretting about the lost ring isn't going to help.

  • card-cut

    having a fretwork pattern in low relief: card-cut woodwork.

  • cutwork

    openwork embroidery in which the pattern is cut away from the background

  • meander

    to proceed by or take a winding or indirect course: The stream meandered through the valley.
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