1) Nautical terminology 
On boats, particularly wooden boats, brightwork is exposed metal and varnished woodworking, though amongst the yachting set it more often refers to the woodwork. The metal is usually brass or bronze that is kept polished, or stainless steel, which requires less maintenance. In the past, due to the environmental exposure experienced by boats, corro...
Exposed varnished wood or polished metal on a boat.
Exposed varnished wood or polished metal on a boat.
Varnished woodwork and/or polished metal.
Varnished woodwork and/or polished metal.
Varnished woodwork and/or polished metal
Varnished woodwork and/or polished metal.
Varnished woodwork and/or polished metal.
brass or shiny metal, which Marines must polish.
Anything reflective added to a car to enhance appearance. May also be called chrome.
polished metal parts, as on a ship or automobile. · all plain or varnished woodwork that is kept scoured on a vessel.