Definition of work

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Work (v. t.) To labor or operate upon; to give exertion and effort to; to prepare for use, or to utilize, by labor..

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Sconce :: Sconce (p. p.) A fortification, or work for defense; a fort..
Chain Stitch :: Chain stitch () A stitch in which the looping of the thread or threads forms a chain on the under side of the work; the loop stitch, as distinguished from the lock stitch. See Stitch..
Dvergr :: Dvergr (n.) A dwarf supposed to dwell in rocks and hills and to be skillful in working metals.
Interruption :: Interruption (n.) Obstruction caused by breaking in upon course, current, progress, or motion; stop; hindrance; as, the author has met with many interruptions in the execution of his work; the speaker or the argument proceeds without interruption..
Defilading :: Defilading (n.) The art or act of determining the directions and heights of the lines of rampart with reference to the protection of the interior from exposure to an enemy's fire from any point within range, or from any works which may be erected..
Quickwork :: Quickwork (n.) The planking between the spirketing and the clamps.
Snying :: Snying (n.) A curved plank, placed edgewise, to work in the bows of a vessel..
Redoubt :: Redoubt (n.) In permanent works, an outwork placed within another outwork. See F and i in Illust. of Ravelin..
Contignation :: Contignation (n.) A framework or fabric, as of beams..
Network :: Network (n.) Any system of lines or channels interlacing or crossing like the fabric of a net; as, a network of veins; a network of railroads..
Howel :: Howel (n.) A tool used by coopers for smoothing and chamfering rheir work, especially the inside of casks..
Pay :: Pay (v. t.) To satisfy, or content; specifically, to satisfy (another person) for service rendered, property delivered, etc.; to discharge one's obligation to; to make due return to; to compensate; to remunerate; to recompense; to requite; as, to pay workmen or servants..
Workable :: Workable (a.) Capable of being worked, or worth working; as, a workable mine; workable clay..
Work :: Work (n.) Performance of moral duties; righteous conduct.
Bed :: Bed (n.) The superficial earthwork, or ballast, of a railroad..
Jaw :: "Jaw (n.) One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth..
Adequate :: Adequate (a.) Equal to some requirement; proportionate, or correspondent; fully sufficient; as, powers adequate to a great work; an adequate definition..
Plasterwork :: Plasterwork (n.) Plastering used to finish architectural constructions, exterior or interior, especially that used for the lining of rooms. Ordinarly, mortar is used for the greater part of the work, and pure plaster of Paris for the moldings and ornaments..
Labor :: Labor (n.) To exert muscular strength; to exert one's strength with painful effort, particularly in servile occupations; to work; to toil..
Bookwork :: Bookwork (n.) Study; application to books.
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