scrapworks
Pronunciation: [ˈskræpˌwɜrks]
Word
Context: "art and design"
(noun) Scrapworks is a term used to describe creative projects made from leftover materials or scraps. Artists or crafters use things that would normally be thrown away to create something new and beautiful.
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She made a stunning sculpture out of old metal and wood, showing how beautiful scrapworks can be.
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He didn't think any scrapworks could be considered real art; he preferred paintings.
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What kind of materials do you use for your scrapworks?
Context: "manufacturing and production"
(noun) In a more technical sense, scrapworks can refer to the leftover materials from a production process that can be reused or recycled. It’s about being smart and not wasting resources.
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The factory found ways to turn scrapworks into new products, reducing waste.
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Not managing scrapworks effectively meant that a lot of materials were wasted.
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How do you handle scrapworks in your production process?
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