sheet-metal work
Definition
Noun: 1. The craft or activity of working with sheet metal: This refers to the skilled trade involving the fabrication, installation, and repair of objects and structures made from thin, flat pieces of metal. It is commonly associated with constructing components for buildings and systems, such as ductwork for ventilation, roofing, and siding.
Usage
- As a general craft/trade: The term is used to describe the overall field or occupation.
- Referring to a specific job or project: It can describe the particular metalworking done on a site.
Advanced Usage
- "Custom sheet-metal work": This phrase specifies work that is made to order for a particular application, rather than using standard, pre-fabricated parts.
Variants and Related Words
- Sheet metal worker (n): A person whose job is to perform sheet-metal work.
- Sheet metal (n): The material itself, metal formed into thin, flat pieces.
Synonyms
- Metal fabrication: A broader term for constructing products from metal, which can include sheet metal.
- Tin knocking: (Informal, chiefly US) A traditional term for sheet-metal work, especially for ductwork.
Related Phrases
- Sheet-metal shop: A workshop where sheet-metal work is performed.
Noun
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the craft of doing sheet metal work (as in ventilation systems)