brightwork
noun/ˈbɹaɪt.wɝk/
Etymology From bright + work.
1
Usually Polished metal fixtures, especially aboard a boat.
2
Usually The varnished or oiled wood trim aboard a boat.
- If you're drawn to a boat with even a moderate degree of brightwork, you are obviously so attracted because you appreciate the aesthetics of wood.1990, Rebecca J. Wittman, Brightwork: The Art of Finishing Wood: