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Word: Rockwork
Speech Type: Noun
early 17th century; earliest use found in William Foster (b. 1591), Church of England clergyman and writer. From rock + work
Ornamental or decorative work resembling rocks or shells.
Rocks and shells used to create ornamental figures and designs as decoration for a grotto or other garden feature. Compare "rocaille". Chiefly historical after 18th century.
A natural mass or group of rocks.
Stones roughly piled together in imitation of natural rocks as an ornamental garden feature, especially a rockery.
Masonry with a rough projecting face, giving the appearance of natural, freshly quarried rock. Compare rustic work.
Rock climbing.
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