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
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We admired the ironwork in front of the house.
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The extensive remodel elevated elements of the original design, which now features intricate ironwork, custom millwork, chevron parquet flooring, trompe l’oeil ceilings, and antique Parisian fireplaces.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
The hallway also has an ironwork staircase leading upstairs and a stair opposite going down to the kitchen.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 19 Nov. 2024
The three-bedroom condo is in a landmarked historical building, built in 1986 as an ironworks factory and converted in 2001.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 4 Sep. 2024
The area has long been known for its beef and ironwork.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
The hallway also has an ironwork staircase leading upstairs and a stair opposite going down to the kitchen.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 19 Nov. 2024
The three-bedroom condo is in a landmarked historical building, built in 1986 as an ironworks factory and converted in 2001.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 4 Sep. 2024
The area has long been known for its beef and ironwork.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for ironwork
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“Ironwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ironwork. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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