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steelwork
This term refers specifically to the heavy structural elements of a project, such as I-beams and girders, rather than decorative steel items or small-scale metalwork. It carries a technical, industrial connotation and is primarily used in architecture, civil engineering, and construction contexts.
As a mass noun, it describes both the physical result (the framework) and the professional activity (the fabrication process). It does not typically take a plural form, as it represents a collective system or a specialized field of trade.
Meanings
Examples
The massive steelwork of the bridge spanned the entire river.
We need to inspect the steelwork for any signs of corrosion.
The skyscraper was just a skeleton of exposed steelwork for months.
The skyscraper was just a skeleton of exposed steelwork for months.
I wonder if the original steelwork can support the additional weight.
The project budget includes a significant allocation for precision steelwork.
The project budget includes a significant allocation for precision steelwork.
Industrial steelwork defined the skyline of the city during the revolution.
Industrial steelwork defined the skyline of the city during the revolution.
The contractor is responsible for all the on-site steelwork.
The contractor is responsible for all the on-site steelwork.
Look at that intricate steelwork holding up the stadium roof.