rackwork

/ˈrækˌwɜræk/

Definitions

1. noun

a pattern of interlacing curved lines, used in Gothic architecture, resembling the structure of a rafter in a roof.

“The Gothic church featured intricate rackwork details in its stone carvings.”

Synonyms

  • filigree
  • tracery

Antonyms

  • plainness
  • simplicity