Sekirov Dictionary

miswork

noun 2
verb 1
forms 4

noun2

•
A failure to operate properly; malfunction.
- No doubt, if a member of every family knew how to mesmerize, and would apply the process when the first symptom of miswork in the organism appeared, physicians should have very little to do . — 1855
•
Work that is inappropriate or badly done.
- Miswork has to be avoided at all costs, as it does not contribute to the evolution of the soul. — 1970

verb1

•
To work (something) incorrectly.
- It is possible to miswork a piece of steel so as to have a cavity in the center. — 1832

forms

misworked · miswrought · misworking · misworks

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