Definition of work

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Work (v. t.) To form with a needle and thread or yarn; especially, to embroider; as, to work muslin..

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Roughdry :: Roughdry (v. t.) in laundry work, to dry without smoothing or ironing..
Workbench :: Workbench (n.) A bench on which work is performed, as in a carpenter's shop..
Goaf :: Goaf (n.) That part of a mine from which the mineral has been partially or wholly removed; the waste left in old workings; -- called also gob .
Slating :: Slating (n.) The act of covering with slate, slates, or a substance resembling slate; the work of a slater..
Pietra Dura :: Pietra dura () Hard and fine stones in general, such as are used for inlay and the like, as distinguished from the softer stones used in building; thus, a Florentine mosaic is a familiar instance of work in pietra dura, though the ground may be soft marble..
Moon :: Moon (n.) A crescentlike outwork. See Half-moon.
Rat :: Rat (n.) One who deserts his party or associates; hence, in the trades, one who works for lower wages than those prescribed by a trades union..
Teamwork :: Teamwork (n.) Work done by a team, as distinguished from that done by personal labor..
List :: List (n.) A piece of woolen cloth with which the yarns are grasped by a workman.
Kilogrammetre :: Kilogrammetre (n.) A measure of energy or work done, being the amount expended in raising one kilogram through the height of one meter, in the latitude of Paris..
Fashion :: Fashion (n.) The make or form of anything; the style, shape, appearance, or mode of structure; pattern, model; as, the fashion of the ark, of a coat, of a house, of an altar, etc.; workmanship; execution..
Workmaster :: Workmaster (n.) The performer of any work; a master workman.
Encyclopaedia :: Encyclopaedia (n.) The circle of arts and sciences; a comprehensive summary of knowledge, or of a branch of knowledge; esp., a work in which the various branches of science or art are discussed separately, and usually in alphabetical order; a cyclopedia..
Scutum :: Scutum (n.) An oblong shield made of boards or wickerwork covered with leather, with sometimes an iron rim; -- carried chiefly by the heavy-armed infantry..
Original :: Original (n.) That which precedes all others of its class; archetype; first copy; hence, an original work of art, manuscript, text, and the like, as distinguished from a copy, translation, etc..
Waterwork :: Waterwork (n.) Painting executed in size or distemper, on canvas or walls, -- formerly, frequently taking the place of tapestry..
Safe :: Safe (n.) A strong and fireproof receptacle (as a movable chest of steel, etc., or a closet or vault of brickwork) for containing money, valuable papers, or the like..
Lapwork :: Lapwork (n.) Work in which one part laps over another.
Char :: Char (n.) Work done by the day; a single job, or task; a chore..
Capacity :: Capacity (n.) Outward condition or circumstances; occupation; profession; character; position; as, to work in the capacity of a mason or a carpenter..
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