🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

lavorazione dell'acciaio

Pronunciation / Transliteration: lavorazione dell'acciaio

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Steelwork/ˈstiːl.wɜːrk/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"La lavorazione dell'acciaio è fondamentale per l'industria."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The process or activity of working with steel, especially in construction or manufacturing.

    "The steelwork for the new bridge was completed ahead of schedule."
  2. 2

    Structures or components made from steel.

    "The architect admired the intricate steelwork that supported the building's design."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'steelwork' is derived from the combination of 'steel', which comes from the Old English 'stæli' meaning 'steel', and 'work', from the Old English 'weorc', meaning 'activity or labor'. The term evolved during the Industrial Revolution as steel became a primary material in construction and manufacturing.

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