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fretwork

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Fretwork (noun) means Decorative patterns cut into wood, either carved slightly into the surface or cut right through it.

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Decorative patterns cut into wood, either carved slightly into the surface or cut right through it.
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Etymology

Formed from fret (the verb) and -work.

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What is the meaning of fretwork?
"fretwork" (noun) means decorative patterns cut into wood, either carved slightly into the surface or cut right through it.
What is another word for fretwork?
Other words for "fretwork" include lattice, latticework.

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