fretwork
2 synonyms for fretwork, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Decorative patterns cut into wood, either carved slightly into the surface or cut right through it.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Formed from fret (the verb) and -work.
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