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n. Articles, especially decorative objects, made of metal.

n. Objects made of metal.

n. The act of shaping metal, metalworking.

n. the metal parts of something

n. the activity of making things out of metal in a skillful manner

"The metalwork is in excellent condition, but it is a little stiff in the action."

work    piece of work    shaping    formation   

basketry    webwork    metal-work    snuffboxes    pearl-handled