1. a framework or structure made of metal bars or grating, typically used as a decorative or protective screen or barrier
Usage: usually plural or used as a mass noun; commonly found in architecture and interior design

Examples

• The ornate grillworks on the mansion's windows added an elegant Victorian touch.
• The security door featured heavy iron grillworks to prevent unauthorized entry.
• Decorative grillworks separated the dining room from the kitchen.
• The church's grillworks around the altar were crafted by a master metalsmith.
• Modern grillworks in the lobby combined steel and glass for a contemporary look.