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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A stylized representation of strips or bands of curling leather parchment or metal cut into elaborate shapes, with piercings and often interwoven. historical, uncountable, usually

   "It has a geometrical strapwork interlace of linked octograms with central eight-pointed stars."

Example

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"It has a geometrical strapwork interlace of linked octograms with central eight-pointed stars."

Etymology

From strap + work.

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