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fretwork

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Ornamental woodwork either carved in low relief or cut through.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: lattice, latticework

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: framework

Narrower terms: trellis, treillage

History

Etymology

From fret (verb) + -work.

Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: trepat artesà — ornamental woodwork
  • Finnish: puuleikkaus — ornamental woodwork
  • German: Laubsägearbeit — ornamental woodwork
  • Italian: intaglio — ornamental woodwork
  • Italian: traforo — ornamental woodwork
  • Portuguese: talha — ornamental woodwork
  • Portuguese: talha doce — ornamental woodwork
  • Portuguese: entalhe — ornamental woodwork
  • Spanish: greca — ornamental woodwork
  • Ukrainian: різьба́ (rizʹbá) — ornamental woodwork