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brightwork
[ brahyt-wurk ]
/ ˈbraɪtˌwɜrk /
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noun
polished metal parts, as on a ship or automobile.
Nautical. all plain or varnished woodwork that is kept scoured on a vessel.
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How to use brightwork in a sentence
The large grille is now actually a bit larger, but horizontal strips of chrome brightwork give it a much less unfinished appearance than before.
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British Dictionary definitions for brightwork
brightwork
/ (ˈbraɪtˌwɜːk) /
noun
shiny metal trimmings or fittings on ships, cars, etc
varnished or plain woodwork on a vessel
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