Associations to the word «Openwork»

Wiktionary

OPENWORK, noun. Any of several forms of metalwork or needlework having decorative openings
OPENWORK, noun. (mining) A quarry; an open cut.
OPENWORK STOCKING, noun. (historical) A type of stocking having decorative gaps in the fabric.
OPENWORK STOCKINGS, noun. Plural of openwork stocking

Dictionary definition

OPENWORK, noun. Ornamental work (such as embroidery or latticework) having a pattern of openings.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats