underwork
underwork is defined in Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913) with 6 senses. The full text of each entry is reproduced verbatim below.
Definitions
- 1.To expend too little work upon; as, to underwork a painting. Dryden.
- 2.To do like work at a less price than; as, one mason may underwork another.
- 3.To work or operate in secret or clandestinely. B. Jonson.
- 4.To do less work than is proper or suitable.
- 5.To do work for a less price than current rates.
- 6.Inferior or subordinate work; petty business. Addison.
Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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- What is to expend too little work upon; as, to underwork a painting. Dryden called?
- What is to do like work at a less price than; as, one mason may underwork another called?
- What is to work or operate in secret or clandestinely. B. Jonson called?
- What is to do less work than is proper or suitable called?
- What is to do work for a less price than current rates called?
- What is inferior or subordinate work; petty business. Addison called?
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- Definitions: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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