Definition of work

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Work (n.) The causing of motion against a resisting force. The amount of work is proportioned to, and is measured by, the product of the force into the amount of motion along the direction of the force. See Conservation of energy, under Conservation, Unit of work, under Unit, also Foot pound, Horse power, Poundal, and Erg..

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Dynamometry :: Dynamometry (n.) The art or process of measuring forces doing work.
Joiner :: "Joiner (n.) One whose occupation is to construct articles by joining pieces of wood; a mechanic who does the woodwork (as doors, stairs, etc.) necessary for the finishing of buildings..
Dynamometrical :: Dynamometrical (a.) Relating to a dynamometer, or to the measurement of force doing work; as, dynamometrical instruments..
Smithery :: Smithery (n.) Work done by a smith; smithing.
Glyptotheca :: Glyptotheca (n.) A building or room devoted to works of sculpture.
Fly :: Fly (v. i.) A vibrating frame with fingers, attached to a power to a power printing press for doing the same work..
Antiqueness :: Antiqueness (n.) The quality of being antique; an appearance of ancient origin and workmanship.
Polygraph :: Polygraph (n.) In bibliography, a collection of different works, either by one or several authors..
Grotesque :: Grotesque (n.) Artificial grotto-work.
Manualist :: Manualist (n.) One who works with the hands; an artificer.
Lanifical :: Lanifical (a.) Working in wool.
Fleche :: Fleche (n.) A simple fieldwork, consisting of two faces forming a salient angle pointing outward and open at the gorge..
Surfacer :: Surface (v. t.) To work over the surface or soil of, as ground, in hunting for gold..
Guesswork :: Guesswork (n.) Work performed, or results obtained, by guess; conjecture..
Lattice :: Lattice (n.) The representation of a piece of latticework used as a bearing, the bands being vertical and horizontal..
Presswork :: Presswork (n.) The art of printing from the surface of type, plates, or engravings in relief, by means of a press; the work so done..
Trench :: Trench (v. t.) To fortify by cutting a ditch, and raising a rampart or breastwork with the earth thrown out of the ditch; to intrench..
Clock :: Clock (v. t.) To ornament with figured work, as the side of a stocking..
Workbox :: Workbox (n.) A box for holding instruments or materials for work.
Deskwork :: Deskwork (n.) Work done at a desk, as by a clerk or writer..
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