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Openwork vs Fretwork - What's the difference?

openwork | fretwork |

As nouns the difference between openwork and fretwork

is that openwork is any of several forms of metalwork or needlework having decorative openings while fretwork is ornamental woodwork either carved in low relief or cut through with a fretsaw.

openwork

English

Noun

  • Any of several forms of metalwork or needlework having decorative openings
  • (mining) A quarry; an open cut.
    • (Raymond)

    fretwork

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia fretwork)
  • ornamental woodwork either carved in low relief or cut through with a fretsaw