fretwork
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fret·work
(frĕt′wûrk′)n.
1. Ornamental work consisting of three-dimensional frets; geometric openwork.
2. Such ornamental work represented two dimensionally by chiaroscuro.
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fretwork
(ˈfrɛtˌwɜːk)n
1. (Art Terms) decorative geometrical carving or openwork
2. (Art Terms) any similar pattern of light and dark
3. (Building) ornamental work of three-dimensional frets
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fret•work
(ˈfrɛtˌwɜrk)n.
ornamental work consisting of interlacing parts, esp. work with the design formed by perforation.
[1595–1605]
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Noun | 1. | fretwork - framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal framework - a structure supporting or containing something lath - a narrow thin strip of wood used as backing for plaster or to make latticework |
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