brightwork

American  

[brahyt-wurk] / ˈbraɪtˌwɜrk /

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.

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brightwork British  

/ ˈbraɪtˌwɜːk /

noun

1. shiny metal trimmings or fittings on ships, cars, etc

2. varnished or plain woodwork on a vessel

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Etymology

Origin of brightwork

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; bright + work

Example Sentences

Compared to the toolbox angularity of its rivals, the CX-90’s presentation is sleek, urbane, even fancy, with lots of brightwork accenting the front and rear bumpers, rocker panels and grille frame.

From The Wall Street Journal

Concerts by Wild Up at MOCA’s Geffen Contemporary and Brightwork newmusic at Monk Space help L.A. audiences come to terms with election results.

From Los Angeles Times

Particularly striking is that much of the vitality of L.A.’s contemporary art scene is thanks to the cutting-edge influence of CalArts — Brightwork and Wild Up no exception — which happened to have been founded a prosperous decade after “I Like Ike” with financing by Walt Disney and his brother, Roy.

From Los Angeles Times

Its composer, flutist Sarah Wass, is the executive director of Brightwork and a CalArts graduate.

From Los Angeles Times

"Know what you've achieved either from a work setting or what you've done to develop yourself, maybe to support your team, support your line managers. List all the pros of what you've done," says Shan Saba, a director at Glasgow-based recruitment firm Brightwork.

From BBC