snijwerk

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of snijden +‎ werk.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsnɛi̯.ʋɛrk/

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• Hyphenation: snij‧werk

Noun

snijwerk n (plural snijwerken, diminutive snijwerkje n)

1. (countable) A carved object.

   Deze eeuwenoude snijwerken zijn adembenemend.

   These carved artefacts that are centuries old are breathtaking.

2. (uncountable, uncommon) Work that involves cutting or carving.

   Een lintworm geheel ontleden vergt veel snijwerk.

   Completely dissecting a tapeworm requires a lot of cutting.

Derived terms

• beeldsnijwerk
• houtsnijwerk