"brightwork" meaning in All languages combined

See brightwork on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈbɹaɪt.wɝk/ Forms: brightworks [plural]
Etymology: From bright + work. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|bright|work}} bright + work Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} brightwork (usually uncountable, plural brightworks)
  1. Polished metal fixtures, especially aboard a boat. Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Nautical
    Sense id: en-brightwork-en-noun-KbN1P5IW Disambiguation of Nautical: 52 48 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Entries with translation boxes, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Terms with French translations Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 80 20 Disambiguation of Entries with translation boxes: 79 21 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 79 21 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 91 9 Disambiguation of Terms with French translations: 78 22
  2. The varnished or oiled wood trim aboard a boat. Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Nautical
    Sense id: en-brightwork-en-noun-ehAS89P5 Disambiguation of Nautical: 52 48

Inflected forms

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