tilework
English edit
Etymology edit
From tile + work. Compare Saterland Frisian Tichelwíerk (“tilework”), West Frisian tichelwurk, tegelwurk (“tilework”), Dutch tegelwerk (“tilework”).
Pronunciation edit
- enPR: tīlʹ-wûrk', IPA(key): /ˈtaɪl.ˌwɜː(ɹ)k/
- Hyphenation: tile‧work
- Rhymes: -aɪlwɜː(ɹ)k
Noun edit
tilework (uncountable)
- The arrangement of tiles on a surface.
- Decorative tilework typically takes the form of mosaic upon the walls, floor, or ceiling of a building.
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Translations edit
the arrangement of tiles on a surface