brightwork

[brahyt-wurk]

bright·work

[brahyt-wurk]
noun
1.
polished metal parts, as on a ship or automobile.
2.
Nautical. all plain or varnished woodwork that is kept scoured on a vessel.

Origin:
1835–45, Americanism; bright + work
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Brightwork is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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brightwork (ˈbraɪtˌwɜːk)
 
n
1.  shiny metal trimmings or fittings on ships, cars, etc
2.  varnished or plain woodwork on a vessel

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