tilework
tile·work
плиточная кладка
The arrangement of tiles on a surfaceThe arrangement of tiles on a surface.
/ˈtaɪlˌwɜː(ɹ)k/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The arrangement of tiles on a surface.
Their bathroom renovation contractor did some beautiful tilework in their master bath.
Decorative tilework typically takes the form of mosaic upon the walls, floor, or ceiling of a building.
пли́точная кла́дкаplítočnaja kládka
Translations
3 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
the arrangement of tiles on a surface:
Origin
From tile + work. Compare Saterland Frisian Tichelwíerk (“tilework”), West Frisian tichelwFrom tile + work. Compare Saterland Frisian Tichelwíerk (“tilework”), West Frisian tichelwurk, tegelwurk (“tilework”), Dutch tegelwerk (“tilework”).
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