Definition of work

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Work (n.) To exert one's self for a purpose; to put forth effort for the attainment of an object; to labor; to be engaged in the performance of a task, a duty, or the like..

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Visit :: Visit (v. t.) To go or come to see for inspection, examination, correction of abuses, etc.; to examine, to inspect; as, a bishop visits his diocese; a superintendent visits persons or works under his charge..
Point :: Point (n.) An instrument which pricks or pierces, as a sort of needle used by engravers, etchers, lace workers, and others; also, a pointed cutting tool, as a stone cutter's point; -- called also pointer..
Workmanly :: Workmanly (adv.) In a skillful manner; in a manner becoming a skillful workman.
Toilsome :: Toilsome (a.) Attended with toil, or fatigue and pain; laborious; wearisome; as, toilsome work..
Boulework :: Boulework (n.) Same as Buhl, Buhlwork..
Cabbler :: Cabbler (n.) One who works at cabbling.
Remit :: Remit (v. t.) To send off or away; hence: (a) To refer or direct (one) for information, guidance, help, etc. Remitting them . . . to the works of Galen. Sir T. Elyot. (b) To submit, refer, or leave (something) for judgment or decision..
Platen :: Platen (n.) The movable table of a machine tool, as a planer, on which the work is fastened, and presented to the action of the tool; -- also called table..
Amateurism :: Amateurism (n.) The practice, habit, or work of an amateur..
Reward :: Reward (n.) Hence, the fruit of one's labor or works..
Prime :: Prime (v. i.) To work so that foaming occurs from too violent ebullition, which causes water to become mixed with, and be carried along with, the steam that is formed; -- said of a steam boiler..
Comprint :: Comprint (v. t. & i.) To print surreptitiously a work belonging to another.
Whitesmith :: Whitesmith (n.) A worker in iron who finishes or polishes the work, in distinction from one who forges it..
Enamelist :: Enamelist (n.) One who enamels; a workman or artist who applies enamels in ornamental work.
Brake :: Brake (v. t.) An extended handle by means of which a number of men can unite in working a pump, as in a fire engine..
Embroider :: Embroider (v. t.) To ornament with needlework; as, to embroider a scarf..
Smithing :: Smithing (n.) The act or art of working or forging metals, as iron, into any desired shape..
Crate :: Crate (n.) A large basket or hamper of wickerwork, used for the transportation of china, crockery, and similar wares..
Mission :: Mission (n.) An organization for worship and work, dependent on one or more churches..
Stope :: Stope (v. t.) To fill in with rubbish, as a space from which the ore has been worked out..
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