masterwork

Meaning

1. A piece done to prove possession of skill sufficient to be ranked a master.
2. A piece of quality, indicative of having been made by a master; a masterpiece.
3. (obsolete) An act of primary importance.
4. (obsolete) A main drain or irrigation channel.

Synonyms

masterpiece

Translations

Meisterwerk

capolavoro

obra maestra

obra maestro

Meisterstück

chef-d’œuvre

chef-d'eouvre

αριστούργημα

chef d’œuvre

العمل النادر

meesterwerk

Etymology

From master + work.