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brightwork

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bright·work  (brtwûrk)
n.
Metal parts or fixtures made bright by polishing.

brightwork [ˈbraɪtˌwɜːk]
n
1. (Engineering / Automotive Engineering) shiny metal trimmings or fittings on ships, cars, etc
2. (Transport / Nautical Terms) varnished or plain woodwork on a vessel


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The traditional style of most trawlers tends to result in more brightwork to maintain, attracting owners who either enjoy maintaining their own boats or don't mind paying for professional maintenance.
We are polishing the brightwork while the winds of change drive us to unwanted shores.
If you were to place these three sailboats next to each other, apart from the obvious brightwork and the varnished spars of Andre's sloop, only a true aficionado could spot any major differences between them, or realize that they span almost half a century and a range in value of as much as a quarter of a million dollars.
 
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