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brightwork in French

brightwork in French is cuivres — brightwork means metal fittings, especially on a boat, that have been polished until they shine.

brightwork in French

cuivres
noun

What does "brightwork" mean?

  1. noun Metal fittings, especially on a boat, that have been polished until they shine.
  2. noun Wooden trim on a boat that has been treated with varnish or oil to give it a shine.
    "If you're drawn to a boat with even a moderate degree of brightwork, you are obviously so attracted because you appreciate the aesthetics of wood."
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brightwork in a sentence

  • If you're drawn to a boat with even a moderate degree of brightwork, you are obviously so attracted because you appreciate the aesthetics of wood.

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What is "brightwork" in French?
"brightwork" in French is cuivres. brightwork means: Metal fittings, especially on a boat, that have been polished until they shine.
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