English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg
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Result for Underwork
Underwork
(v. t.)
To injure by working secretly; to destroy or
overthrow by clandestine measure; to undermine.
Underwork
(v. t.)
To expend too little work upon; as, to underwork a
painting.
Underwork
(v. t.)
To do like work at a less price than; as, one mason
may underwork another.
Underwork
(v. i.)
To work or operate in secret or clandestinely.
Underwork
(v. i.)
To do less work than is proper or suitable.
Underwork
(v. i.)
To do work for a less price than current rates.
Underwork
(n.)
Inferior or subordinate work; petty business.