Sekirov Dictionary

underwork

/ˌʌndə(ɹ)ˈwɜː(ɹ)k/

verb 6
/ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌwɜː(ɹ)k/ noun 2
forms 4

verb6

To require too little work from; to work insufficiently.
To do less work than necessary (on).
To do work for inadequate payment.
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To do similar work for a lesser price than; to undercut.
- One mason may underwork another.
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To injure by working secretly; to destroy or overthrow by clandestine measure; to undermine.
- But thou from loving England art so far, That thou hast underwrought his lawful king. — 1596
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(no longer used) To work or operate in secret or clandestinely.
- [H]e raiseth (in priuate) a nevv Instrument, one Sertorius Macro, and by him vndervvorketh, discouers the others Coũsells [i.e., counsels], his Means, his Ends, […] — 1605

underwork

/ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌwɜː(ɹ)k/

noun2

An underneath structure, for example for physical support
Subordinate work; petty business.

forms

underworked · underwrought · underworking · underworks

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