Definition of Sheet-metal work

1. Noun. The craft of doing sheet metal work (as in ventilation systems).

Generic synonyms: Craft, Trade
Group relationships: Building, Construction

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sheet-metal Work

sheerest
sheering
sheerleg
sheerlegs
sheerly
sheerness
sheernesses
sheers
sheerwater
sheerwaters
sheesh
sheesha
sheet-erosion
sheet-metal
sheet-metal work (current term)
sheet-metals
sheet-piling
sheet anchor
sheet bend
sheet cake
sheet erosion
sheet iron
sheet lighting
sheet lightning
sheet metal
sheet metals
sheet music
sheet of paper

Literary usage of Sheet-metal work

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: “a” Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature edited by Hugh Chisholm (1911)
"The geometry of sheet-metal work and of platers' and boiler-makers' work is identical up to a certain stage. The divergence appears when plates are ..."

2. International Library of Technology: A Series of Textbooks for Persons by International Textbook Company (1909)
"The general subject of sheet-metal work for roof coverings, flashings, etc., ... The kind and class of exterior sheet-metal work required will of course ..."

3. The Virginia Committee System and the American Revolution by James Miller Leake (1917)
"The history of the above organization is replete with examples of such disputes, now with the Stove Mounters in regard to sheet metal work upon stoves; ..."

4. Cyclopedia of Architecture, Carpentry and Building: A General Reference Work by American Technical Society (1909)
"SHEET METAL WORK PART II CORNICE WORK There is no trade in the building line to-day which has made such rapid progress as that of Sheet-Metal Cornice, ..."

5. Special Bulletin by New York (State). Dept. of Labor (1905)
"All sheet metal work in connection with buildings and structures, including hollow metal sash and frames, skylights, cornices, crestings, awnings, ..."

6. Descriptions of Occupations by United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, United States Employment Service (1918)
"Qualifications: He must be thoroughly skilled in the use of all layout tools; thoroughly understand projections and developments as used in sheet metal work ..."

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