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i⋅ron⋅work

[ahy-ern-wurk]
–noun
1. work in iron.
2. objects or parts of objects made of iron: ornamental ironwork.

Origin:
1375–1425; late ME; see iron, work
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i·ron·work   (ī'ərn-wûrk')   
n.  Work in iron, such as gratings and rails.
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ironwork

architectural features of buildings, artwork, utensils, and weapons made of iron. A brief treatment of ironwork follows. For full treatment, see metalwork: Iron

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