steelwork

[steel-wurk]

noun

1. steel parts or articles.

2. the steel frame or superstructure of a building, bridge, etc.

steelwork

/ ˈstiːlˌwɜːk /

noun

1. a frame, foundation, or building, or article made of steel

   the steelwork of a skyscraper

Other Word Forms

• steelworking noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of steelwork¹

First recorded in 1675–85; steel + work

Example Sentences

MV Isle of Lewis, which operates to Barra, needs steelwork replaced during annual maintenance, and will not return to service until Sunday 23 March, almost a month later than expected.

From BBC

The tender, which closed last week, listed three key elements: resurfacing the aluminium desk to improve slip resistance, repainting the steelwork, and re-tensioning the suspension cables, which "has not been completed before and will restore the profile of the central span following the initial relaxation of the cables and abutments".

From BBC

According to a tender published by the City of London Corporation, the City Bridge Foundation is looking for a contractor to resurface the crossing's deck, repaint the steelwork, and re-tension the suspension cables.

From BBC

The need for extended repairs to the steelwork on MV Caledonian Isles - which involves removing its engines - has also had a knock-on effect on other west coast ferry routes.

From BBC

The nets are nearly invisible from a distance, blending into the steelwork.

From New York Times