Associations to the word «Fretwork»

Wiktionary

FRETWORK, noun. Ornamental woodwork either carved in low relief or cut through with a fretsaw

Dictionary definition

FRETWORK, noun. Framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal.

Wise words

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