1. decorative work in metal, wood, or stone having openings or perforations that create patterns
Usage: often used in architecture and crafts
2. mining operations conducted at or near the surface rather than underground
Usage: mining terminology

Examples

• The cathedral’s openworks allowed light to filter through in beautiful patterns.
• The jeweler specialized in delicate silver openworks.
• The balcony featured intricate iron openworks.
• The mining company expanded their openworks to extract more ore.
• Traditional openworks require skilled craftsmanship to create.
• The openworks in the screen door provided ventilation while keeping insects out.