steelwork

[steel-wurk]

noun

steel parts or articles.

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

Origin of steelwork

First recorded in 1675–85; steel + work

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Historical Examples of steelwork

Similar things could be said of steelwork, and with more force.
Some Mooted Questions in Reinforced Concrete Design
Edward Godfrey
Will be found of value to all Architects and Engineers engaged in steelwork construction.
Getting Gold
J. C. F. Johnson
As in the case of the Long Island shafts, the steelwork for only the lower 40 ft. was ordered at the start.
Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, vol. LXVIII, Sept. 1910
James H. Brace, Francis Mason and S. H. Woodard
It was also evident, from the brightness of their steelwork, that they would be second to none in any ceremonial parade.
Through Palestine with the 20th Machine Gun Squadron
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British Dictionary definitions for steelwork

steelwork

noun

a frame, foundation, or building, or article made of steelthe steelwork of a skyscraper

Derived Formssteelworking, noun

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