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ouvrage

ouvrage

9.9
A handmade object made with skill
  • noun
  • /ˈuvrəzh/
translation icon : pieza artesanal
  • Each piece of furniture in the collection is a unique ouvrage crafted by local artisans.

Examples

  • She admired the delicate ouvrage of the lace curtains in the old house.

  • The museum displayed an ouvrage that combined traditional techniques with modern design.

  • Wow! This ouvrage is absolutely beautiful!

  • The artist created a stunning ouvrage that captivated everyone.

  • The museum displayed an ouvrage that combined traditional techniques with modern design.

  • Each piece of furniture in the collection is a unique ouvrage crafted by local artisans.

  • She admired the delicate ouvrage of the lace curtains in the old house.

Synonyms

objet
vsouvrage
4 9.2

A small decorative item shown for its beauty

focuses on skilled workmanship rather than decorative display
handicraft
vsouvrage
4 3.5

An object made by hand or the skill of making things by hand

refers to a single crafted piece rather than the making activity
craftwork
vsouvrage
1 4.0

Objects made by hand with skill and care, like pots or baskets

is more about technical skilled workmanship than artistic display

How Skilled

masterpiece
156 3.8
ouvrage
9.9
handiwork
36 4.2
craft
556 3.7
item
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

ouvrage singular
ouvrages plural

Etymology

Ouvrage comes from French and from Latin opera, which means 'work'. A piece of fine handcraft is a 'work' of skill, so ouvrage can mean a crafted handiwork.