brightwork

brightwork
/bruyt"werrk'/, n.
1. polished metal parts, as on a ship or automobile.
2. Naut. all plain or varnished woodwork that is kept scoured on a vessel.
[1835-45, Amer.; BRIGHT + WORK]

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