Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pointwork

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: point-work
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The engineering of sets of points on a railway, tramway, etc.

Uncountable

noun

Alternative form of pointework.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Before long, this box will be installed nearer Grosmont (NYM) level crossing to permit control of the crossing gates (presently hand-worked) and to replace the eight-lever ground frame which currently operates the pointwork."
"And for maintenance of pointwork, a six-platform service can be operated whichever throat is under possession."
"Though Mr. Lacotte makes certain nods to the early 19th-century ballet style of the first act of Giselle and August Bournonvilles ballets, he asks all his female dancers to do the sustained pointwork known to be late-19th-century in style."

Etymology

From point + work.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does pointwork mean?: The engineering of sets of points on a railway, tramway, etc.
Where does pointwork come from?: From point + work.

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