Noun: steelworks 'steel,wurks
- A factory where steel is made
"The city's economy revolved around the massive steelworks on the outskirts of town";
- steel mill, steel plant, steel factory
- The structural framework of a building or other construction made of steel
"The steelwork of the bridge was visible during construction"
- The process, industry, or craftsmanship involved in working with steel
"He spent his career in steelwork"; "The intricate steelwork on the gates was a testament to the craftsman's skill"
Type of: factory, manufactory [archaic], manufacturing plant, mill
Encyclopedia: Steelworks