Associations to the word «Openwork»
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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.