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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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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