CEFR B2

hairwork

noun

Meaning

Decorative or artistic work made from human hair, especially as jewelry or mementos.

Examples

She inherited a beautiful locket containing delicate hairwork from her grandmother.
Museums often display examples of 19th-century hairwork, showcasing intricate braids and patterns.

Synonyms: braiding, filigree, memento, keepsake

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hairwork (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛərˌwɜːrk/

Definition

Decorative or artistic work made from human hair, especially as jewelry or mementos.

Examples

She inherited a beautiful locket containing delicate hairwork from her grandmother.
Museums often display examples of 19th-century hairwork, showcasing intricate braids and patterns.

How to Use hairwork

hairwork of (prepositional phrase): To indicate what the hairwork is made of or depicts. — "The locket contained hairwork of a lock of the child's hair."
make hairwork (collocation): To create items using the craft of hairwork. — "She learned to make hairwork from her aunt, creating beautiful woven pieces."

Synonyms of hairwork

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