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openwork
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
openwork
(noun)
openwork
/
ˈ
oʊpɚnˌwɚk/
noun
openwork
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ˈ
oʊpɚnˌwɚk/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of OPENWORK
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decoration that consists of designs made with openings or holes
a potter who decorates her vases with
openwork
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— openwork
adjective
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always used before a noun
openwork
carvings/patterns
openwork
fabrics such as lace
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