Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

brightwork

/ˈbɹaɪt.wɝk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.26 in modern English

Syllables: bright-work
IPA: /ˈbɹaɪt.wɝk/

23

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Polished metal fixtures, especially aboard a boat.

Uncountable

noun

The varnished or oiled wood trim aboard a boat.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"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."

Etymology

From bright + work.

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

brightworks (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce brightwork?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbɹaɪt.wɝk/.
What does brightwork mean?: Polished metal fixtures, especially aboard a boat.
Where does brightwork come from?: From bright + work.

How to pronounce brightwork

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