(engineering) A temporary framework used in the building of bridges and arched structures in order to hold items in place until the structure is able to support itself.
(engineering) Scaffolding, a temporary frame serving to support and brace a building under construction until it can stand alone.
laceworks
laceworks
noun
A factory that produces lace.
lawmakers
lawmakers
noun
plural of lawmaker
leadworks
leadworks
noun
A factory that processes lead (the metal).
plural of leadwork
lifeworks
lifeworks
noun
plural of lifework
lordswike
ropewalks
ropewalks
noun
plural of ropewalk
scalework
scalework
noun
Artistic ornamentation resembling the scales of a fish.
screwlike
screwlike
adj
Resembling or characteristic of a screw (mechanical fastener).
sewerlike
sewerlike
adj
Resembling or characteristic of a sewer (drainage pipe).
shellwork
shellwork
noun
A form of decoration made from shells arranged in a pattern.
The making of objects from shells.
shrewlike
shrewlike
adj
Resembling or characteristic of a shrew (ill-tempered woman); shrewish.
Resembling or characteristic of a shrew (mouselike mammal).
spellwork
spellwork
noun
Any magical practice involving creating or casting spells, especially new enchantments or spells which are intricate or complex.
The formula or formulation of one or more spells or enchantments; the individual parts constituting such a formulation; the inner workings or structure of a spell.
steelwork
steelwork
noun
(construction) All the steel components of a structure.
