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FRETWORK

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does fretwork mean? 

FRETWORK (noun)
  The noun FRETWORK has 1 sense:

1. framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metalplay

  Familiarity information: FRETWORK used as a noun is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


FRETWORK (noun)


Sense 1

Meaning:

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

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

fretwork; lattice; latticework

Hypernyms ("fretwork" is a kind of...):

frame; framework (a structure supporting or containing something)

Meronyms (parts of "fretwork"):

lath (a narrow thin strip of wood used as backing for plaster or to make latticework)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "fretwork"):

treillage; trellis (latticework used to support climbing plants)


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