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brightwork

noun
/ˈbɹaɪt.wɝk/

Etymology

From bright + work.

  1. inherited from *werǵ-✻ — “to make”
  2. inherited from *wérǵom✻ — “work”
  3. inherited from *werką✻ — “work”
  4. inherited from *werk✻
  5. inherited from weorc
  6. inherited from work
  7. compounded as brightwork — “bright + work”

Definitions

  1. Polished metal fixtures, especially aboard a boat.

  2. The varnished or oiled wood trim aboard a boat.

    • 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.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA