Definitions for scrollwork

scrollwork scroll·work

Spelling: [skrohl-wurk]
IPA: /ˈskroʊlˌwɜrk/

Scrollwork is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 22 points.

You can make 164 anagrams from letters in scrollwork (cklloorrsw).

Definitions for scrollwork

noun

  1. decorative work in which scroll forms figure prominently.
  2. ornamental work cut out with a scroll saw.

Origin of scrollwork

First recorded in 1730-40; scroll + work

Examples for scrollwork

More frequently the design was of scrollwork, worked with a fine black silk back stitching or chain stitch.

Marble, bronze, carved and painted brick—a filigree and a scrollwork—put forth claims.

Grills composed of small spindles and scrollwork are strikingly beautiful if displayed in light which does the wood justice.

The North point is designated with an elaborate fleur-de-lis, and the East is emphasized with scrollwork.

Around this whole colouring was a scrollwork pattern of the same tint, giving it the appearance of a frame.

Old engravings are procured of scrollwork, usually from the end of some book.

The scrollwork is as effective as the medallions are insignificant.

Generally composed of a framework of shields or medallions, with a design of scrollwork flowing through it.

Beautiful clocks, massive with griffiens and gargoyles, nymphs and scrollwork—they shelter heroes.

The centre of the square has a high iron fence about it, gates with scrollwork, which are commonly shut.

Word Value for scrollwork
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Words with friends

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