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steelwork

/ˈstiɫwɜɹk/ noun

All the steel components of a structure.

Word Origin A compound of 'steel' (from Proto-Germanic 'stahliją') and 'work' (from 'werką'). So steelwork is work done in steel, or a place where steel is worked. The same roots give us 'steelworker', 'steelworks', and also 'ironwork', 'woodwork'. The PIE root for steel is *stak- 'to stand, be firm' — steel is the firm metal.

noun All the steel components of a structure. countable

The steelwork of the new bridge was designed to withstand extreme weather conditions.

(名词) 钢结构；钢构件

新桥的钢结构设计能够承受极端天气条件。

(sustantivo) Todos los componentes de acero de una estructura.

La estructura metálica del nuevo puente fue diseñada para soportar condiciones climáticas extremas.

(nom) Ensemble des éléments en acier qui constituent la structure d'un bâtiment, d'un pont ou d'un ouvrage.

La charpente métallique du nouveau pont a été conçue pour résister aux conditions climatiques extrêmes.

(Substantiv) Stahlkonstruktion; Stahlgerüst [Die Gesamtheit aller Stahlbauteile oder -elemente einer Konstruktion.]

Das **Steelwork** der neuen Brücke wurde so konstruiert, dass es extremen Wetterbedingungen standhält.

(名詞) 建造物におけるすべての鉄鋼部品の総称。

新しい橋の鉄骨は、極端な気象条件にも耐えられるよう設計された。

(substantivo) estrutura metálica; esqueleto de aço; carpintaria metálica [Todos os componentes de aço de uma estrutura.]

A estrutura metálica da nova ponte foi projetada para suportar condições climáticas extremas.

Synonyms: steel structure steel framework steel construction metal framework Antonyms: woodwork concrete structure masonry
Word parts: steel + work

Common collocations

be verb of prep in prep at prep from prep for prep former adj work verb structural adj all adj say verb with prep

Related words

steely stainless worker workable

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