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ironwork
noun iron·work \-ˌwərk\
: fences, railings, decorations, etc., that are made of iron
Full Definition of IRONWORK
1
: work in iron; also : something made of iron
2
plural but sing or plural in constr : a mill or building where iron or steel is smelted or heavy iron or steel products are made
— iron·work·er \-ˌwər-kər\ noun
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First Known Use of IRONWORK
15th century
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IRONWORKER Defined for Kids
ironwork
noun iron·work \ˈī-ərn-ˌwərk\
Definition of IRONWORK for Kids
1
: things made of iron
2
ironworks plural : a mill where iron or steel is smelted or heavy iron or steel products are made
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