Definitions

1. noun

ornamental work made with gold thread or gold leaf, especially for decorating textiles, books, and other objects.

“The museum displayed exquisite examples of medieval goldwork from European monasteries.”

2. noun

work, especially embroidery, decorated with gold or gold thread.

“The intricate goldwork on the ancient tapestries told the story of a long-forgotten kingdom.”

3. verb

to decorate or adorn something with gold or gold thread, especially in embroidery or other forms of needlework.

“She spent months goldworking intricate patterns onto the velvet cloak.”