tilework

From tile +‎ work. Compare Saterland Frisian Tichelwíerk (“tilework”), West Frisian tichelwurk, tegelwurk (“tilework”), Dutch tegelwerk (“tilework”).

• enPR: tīlʹ-wûrk', IPA^(key): /ˈtaɪlˌwɜː(ɹ)k/
  • (UK) /ˈtaɪlˌwɜːk/
  • (US) /ˈtaɪlˌwɝk/
• Hyphenation: tile‧work
• Rhymes: -aɪlwɜː(ɹ)k

tilework (uncountable)

1. 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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