Definition of Ironwork

1. Noun. Work made of iron (gratings or rails or railings etc). "The houses had much ornamental ironwork"

Generic synonyms: Piece Of Work, Work

Definition of Ironwork

1. n. Anything made of iron; -- a general name of such parts or pieces of a building, vessel, carriage, etc., as consist of iron.

Definition of Ironwork

1. Noun. Anything made of iron, or consists largely of it, especially when used for decoration. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ironwork

1. objects made of iron [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ironwork

ironside
ironsmith
ironsmithing
ironsmiths
ironstone
ironstones
ironware
ironwares
ironweed
ironweeds
ironwoman
ironwomen
ironwood
ironwood tree
ironwoods
ironwork (current term)
ironworker
ironworkers
ironworking
ironworks
ironwort
irony
irony mark
irony marks
iroquois
irori
irous
irradiance
irradiances
irradiancies

Literary usage of Ironwork

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

1. Journal by Iron and Steel Institute (1889)
"On account of the sulphurous anhydride in the gases evolved from locomotives, the ironwork of tunnels is attacked by the sulphuric acid formed. ..."

2. The Archaeological Journal by British Archaeological Association (1895)
"A. In consequence of the revival of the taste for wrought ironwork which has taken place during the past few years, any new facts relating to former ..."

3. The Antiquary by Edward Walford, John Charles Cox, George Latimer Apperson (1896)
"The whole has a very striking effect, and greatly conduces to the appearance of the house. The open ironwork piers are the ..."

4. International Library of Technology: A Series of Textbooks for Persons by International Textbook Company (1903)
"Thus it will be seen that a careful consideration of the methods used in general shop practice, will be the best way for the ironwork designer to advance in ..."

5. Laboratory Arts: A Teacher's Handbook Dealing with Materials and Tools Used by George Henry Woollatt (1908)
"CARE OF LABORATORY ironwork. The fumes in a laboratory cause considerable annoyance by their effect upon ironwork, which needs almost constant attention in ..."

6. Works in Iron: Bridge and Roof Structures by Ewing Matheson, Handyside (Andrew) and Company (1877)
"ORNAMENTAL ironwork. WHILE the use of iron for structural purposes has increased rapidly during the last fifty years, the ornamental forms which are ..."

7. Civil Engineer and Architect's Journal (1866)
"A matter of minor importance in relation to ironwork, but which affects to ... The question of colouring ironwork is an important one, and deserves notice. ..."

8. Journal by Iron and Steel Institute (1889)
"On account of the sulphurous anhydride in the gases evolved from locomotives, the ironwork of tunnels is attacked by the sulphuric acid formed. ..."

9. The Archaeological Journal by British Archaeological Association (1895)
"A. In consequence of the revival of the taste for wrought ironwork which has taken place during the past few years, any new facts relating to former ..."

10. The Antiquary by Edward Walford, John Charles Cox, George Latimer Apperson (1896)
"The whole has a very striking effect, and greatly conduces to the appearance of the house. The open ironwork piers are the ..."

11. International Library of Technology: A Series of Textbooks for Persons by International Textbook Company (1903)
"Thus it will be seen that a careful consideration of the methods used in general shop practice, will be the best way for the ironwork designer to advance in ..."

12. Laboratory Arts: A Teacher's Handbook Dealing with Materials and Tools Used by George Henry Woollatt (1908)
"CARE OF LABORATORY ironwork. The fumes in a laboratory cause considerable annoyance by their effect upon ironwork, which needs almost constant attention in ..."

13. Works in Iron: Bridge and Roof Structures by Ewing Matheson, Handyside (Andrew) and Company (1877)
"ORNAMENTAL ironwork. WHILE the use of iron for structural purposes has increased rapidly during the last fifty years, the ornamental forms which are ..."

14. Civil Engineer and Architect's Journal (1866)
"A matter of minor importance in relation to ironwork, but which affects to ... The question of colouring ironwork is an important one, and deserves notice. ..."

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