noun
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work done in iron, esp decorative work
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the craft or practice of working in iron
Etymology
Origin of ironwork
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at iron, work
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More than five thousand panes of glass have been replaced, and the once corroding ironwork has been repaired and repainted.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Arched doorways, exposed wood beams, and intricate ironwork speak to the craftsmanship of the era, while expansive windows and doors frame views of the surrounding desert and the San Jacinto Mountains.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 5, 2026
Ornate Creole-style ironwork decorated the facades of buildings just like they do in the French Quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 7, 2026
Here, Williams deployed coffered ceilings, ornamental ironwork, stained-glass windows and colorful tile across two stories and nearly 9,000 square feet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2025
It was a fine, low, solid stone house and the ironwork of the well was very good.
From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway
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