Definitions

1. noun

A pattern created by weaving together thin strips of wood or other material to resemble a box or a series of boxes.

“The intricate boxwork design on the ceiling was a masterpiece of medieval craftsmanship.”

2. noun

A structure of interlocking wooden boxes used as a decorative element in architecture.

“The palace’s grand interior featured a stunning example of boxwork, adding to its sense of opulence.”