Definition of "brightwork" []

• Metal parts or fixtures made bright by polishing. (noun)

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• "Bentley The workspace from the driver's seat is exemplary: A fantasia of knurled aluminum, polished brightwork, a door-to-door waistrail of walnut marquetry and piano-black fascia."
• "A fantasia of knurled aluminum, polished brightwork, a door-to-door waistrail of walnut marquetry and piano-black fascia."
• "In both cars a single strake of brightwork divides the grille and midlines the prominent, enamel-like Mercedes star."