Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

strapwork

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.15 in modern English

Syllables: strap-work
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A stylized representation of strips or bands of curling leather parchment or metal cut into elaborate shapes, with piercings and often interwoven.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"It has a geometrical strapwork interlace of linked octograms with central eight-pointed stars."

Etymology

From strap + work.

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

strapworks (plural)

Questions

What does strapwork mean?: A stylized representation of strips or bands of curling leather parchment or metal cut into elaborate shapes, with piercings and often interwoven.
Where does strapwork come from?: From strap + work.

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