ironwork
noun
iron·work
ˈī(-ə)rn-ˌwərk 
1
: work in iron
also
: something made of iron
2
ironworks plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: a mill or building where iron or steel is smelted or heavy iron or steel products are made
Examples of ironwork in a Sentence
We admired the ironwork in front of the house.
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Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
Related Articles Surrounding the entrance are eight statues representing Roman mythological gods and goddesses, towering over an ironwork gate with bronze ornaments.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 26 Oct. 2024
The intricate ironwork on historic buildings, the grand oak trees draped in Spanish moss, and the stately mansions all contribute to the feel of a city with infinite stories to tell.
—Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024
The building alone is a masterpiece, with mosaic halls, ornamental ironwork, and exquisite masonry (all restored under EPR Architects).
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 9 Aug. 2024
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“Ironwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ironwork. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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