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Meaning of "fretwork" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF FRETWORK

ˈfrɛtˌwɜːk


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FRETWORK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Fretwork is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FRETWORK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Fretwork

Fretwork is an interlaced decorative design that is either carved in low relief on a solid background, or cut out with a fretsaw, coping saw, jigsaw or scroll saw. Most fretwork patterns are geometric in design. The materials most commonly used are wood and metal. Fretwork is used to adorn furniture and musical instruments. The term is also used for tracery on glazed windows and doors. Fretwork is also used to adorn/decorate architecture, where specific elements of decor are named according to their use. e.g. eave bracket, gable fretwork or baluster fretwork, and may be of metal, especially cast iron or aluminum. Fretwork patterns originally were ornamental designs used to decorate objects with a grid or a lattice. Designs have developed from the rectangular wave Greek fret to intricate intertwined patterns. A common misconception is that fretwork must be done with a fretsaw. However, a fretwork pattern is considered a fretwork whether or not it was cut out with a fretsaw. Computer numerical control has brought about change in the method of timber fretwork manufacture.

Definition of fretwork in the English dictionary

The first definition of fretwork in the dictionary is decorative geometrical carving or openwork. Other definition of fretwork is any similar pattern of light and dark. Fretwork is also ornamental work of three-dimensional frets.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FRETWORK

artwork · basketwork · breastwork · brightwork · cabinetwork · craftwork · cutwork · ductwork · flatwork · footwork · framework · frostwork · knotwork · network · nonnetwork · outwork · paintwork · scutwork · shiftwork · tutwork

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FRETWORK

freshness · freshwater · freshwater shrimp · fresnel · Fresnel lens · Fresno · fret · fret saw · fretboard · fretful · fretfully · fretfulness · fretless · fretsaw · fretsome · fretted · fretter · fretting · fretty

WORDS THAT END LIKE FRETWORK

all in a day´s work · at work · augmented transition network · bamboo network · communications network · crossover network · local area network · neural network · old boy network · out of work · patchwork · railway network · seatwork · sensor network · shitwork · teamwork · wickerwork · wide area network · wireless sensor network · work

Synonyms and antonyms of fretwork in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «fretwork» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FRETWORK

Find out the translation of fretwork to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of fretwork from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «fretwork» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

细工
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

greca
570 millions of speakers
en

English

fretwork
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

नक्काशीदार सजाना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نقش شبكي
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

Лепнина
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

arabescos
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

নকশার কাজ
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

pièce chantournée
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Fretwork
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Laubsägearbeiten
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

雷門模様
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

뇌문 무늬
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Francis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

làm ăn mòn
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

fretwork
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

फाटकेचर
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

oyma işi
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

lavoro di traforo
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

Sztukateria
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

ліпнина
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

traforaj
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ξυλόγλυπτα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lys werk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

LÖVSÅGSARBETE
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

flettverk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of fretwork

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FRETWORK»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about fretwork

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FRETWORK»

Discover the use of fretwork in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to fretwork and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Scroll Saw Fretwork Patterns
Provides patterns for silhouettes, clocks, miniatures, Victorian arches, alphabets, mirror frames, shelves, signs, and Christmas ornaments
Patrick Spielman, James Reidle, 1989
2
200 Victorian Fretwork Designs: Borders, Panels, Medallions ...
A familiar decorative detail that's found both inside and outside of Victorian homes, fretwork delights the eye with its graceful interlaced designs.
A. Sanguineti, 2013
3
Scroll saw fretwork: techniques & projects
Gives the history of fretwork carving and saws, discusses current equipment, wood supplies and patterns, provides instructions in cutting and assembly, and shows sample projects
Patrick E. Spielman, James Reidle, 1990
4
Fancy Fretwork: 39 Full-Size Designs, Ready to Cut
Patterns for a variety of easy-to-make clocks: a teddy bear; a footbal helmet; a teapot; a cat; an elegant Victorian silhouette; and more, are included in this book.
John A. Nelson, 1995
5
Bemrose on Traditional Woodworking: Carving, Fretwork, Buhl ...
A source of useful methods, this book also serves as a wellspring of design inspiration.
William Bemrose, 2013
6
A Collection of Fretwork Patterns for the Home
This book contains a fantastic collection of fretwork designs for the making of furnishings and accessories for the home.
Anon, 2012
7
Fretwork; a Book of Poems
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
C. E. Bourne, 2012
8
The Amateur's Practical Guide to Fretwork, Wood Carving, ...
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Anon, 2011
9
A Book of Vintage Fretwork Designs and Instructions - ...
This unusual collection of vintage fretwork designs and instructions will keep any hands-on craft worker busy.
Various, 2011
10
Big Book of Scroll Saw Woodworking: More Than 60 Projects ...
Whether you are a beginner or have been scrolling for years, you'll be inspired by this collection of 60 of the best projects from the pages of Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts.
Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FRETWORK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term fretwork is used in the context of the following news items.
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Joanna Blythman review: The Salisbury, Glasgow
Woven into the fussy fine dining fretwork here are assembled platters with hummus and Halloumi, or superior-sounding meat (coffee-cured ... «Herald Scotland, Jul 15»
2
The House that should be saved
... to carve the chengal wood and do the fretwork pieces above the doors and fit the bank of windows to the surung of this big house, built under ... «New Straits Times Online, Jul 15»
3
The veena makers of Thanjavur
After varnishing and gold-papering, it's taken to another craftsman for fretwork, strings and tuning. The veena is India's national instrument, and ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
4
How much of a demolished house can you salvage - try 98 per cent
... including the shed filled with cast-iron fireplaces, gleaming wooden mantles, hallway fretwork and doors of wrought iron and stained glass. «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
5
Holly Madison's chickens live better than you — VIDEO
... coop complete with “sloped, gabled doors, steep-pitched rooflines, some ornate metal fretwork at the top, some finials of course” — of course! «Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jul 15»
6
Krossborder Kompilation Vol 2: The Best British Blues
... led into the simply superb Harp-work of the great Paul Lamb, here perfectly supported by the stridently sparkling fretwork of Chad Strenz. «Cashbox Magazine Canada, Jul 15»
7
Tory Burch Opens Her First Shop in Paris
And with a façade sporting her signature bronze fretwork—you won't miss it. Private shopping. The exclusive fourth floor, sheathed in a rich ... «Architectural Digest, Jul 15»
8
Album Review: Between The Buried And Me – Coma Ecliptic
... of dueling fretwork by Paul Waggoner and Dustie Waring. Although the guitarists take less of the spotlight on Coma than on previous records, ... «Consequence of Sound, Jul 15»
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Secrets of the Great House
The front walls (mortared and shaped to look like bricks) have thousands of river stones, and the fretwork was patterned after what my ... «Trinidad & Tobago Express, Jul 15»
10
Journey sends up rock flair at 'Stadium of Fire'
One of two original members -- and the only one who has been with Journey throughout its entire 40-year recording history -- Schon's fretwork ... «Daily Herald, Jul 15»
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