openwork

Meanings

• noun

  Decorative work with open spaces or patterns, often in metal or lace.

  - "The neckline of her dress was adorned with beautiful openwork embroidery."
  - "The gothic cathedral featured intricate openwork stone carvings."

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Variants

List of all variants of openwork that leads to same result
open-worked , openwork , openworks

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'openweorc', meaning 'work that is open or visible'.

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Trivia

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1. Openwork was a popular decorative style during the Gothic period in Europe.

2. Openwork can be found in various forms of art and craft, including jewelry, textiles, and architecture.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lace: A fabric made with holes, often used in clothing and home decor.

2. Embroidery: The art of decorating fabric or other materials with needle and thread.

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Culture

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Openwork has been used extensively in various forms of art and architecture, including metalwork, lacework, and stained glass.

How to Memorize "openwork"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a piece of openwork, such as a lace tablecloth or a metal sculpture, and imagine the intricate patterns and open spaces.

2. associate
   

   - Associate openwork with the idea of intricacy and beauty, as well as the materials commonly used, such as metal or lace.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating openwork with the image of a spiderweb, with the open spaces representing the holes and the intricate patterns representing the spider's silk.

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