"brasswork" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From brass + -work. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|brass|work}} brass + -work Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} brasswork (uncountable)
  1. Work or ornamentation made of brass. Tags: uncountable
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