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artwork

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/ ˈɑrtˌwɜrk /
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noun

Printing.
  1. the elements that constitute a mechanical, as type, proofs, and illustrations.
  2. a mechanical; paste-up.
the production of artistic or craft objects.
the object so produced.

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Origin of artwork

First recorded in 1875–80; art1 + work
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Words related to artwork

artistry, handiwork, piece, picture, art, portrait, watercolor, computer graphics, visuals, handicraft, technique, expertise, craft, know-how, design, skill, skillfulness, oil, illustrations, pictures

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British Dictionary definitions for artwork

artwork
/ (ˈɑːtˌwɜːk) /

noun

all the original nontextual matter in a publication, esp the illustrations
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