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underwork, v. t.
- To injure by working secretly; to destroy or overthrow by clandestine measure; to undermine. [1913 Webster]"But thou from loving England art so far,
That thou hast underwrought his lawful king." [1913 Webster] - To expend too little work upon; as, to underwork a painting. Dryden. [1913 Webster]
- To do like work at a less price than; as, one mason may underwork another. [1913 Webster]
underwork, v. i.
- To work or operate in secret or clandestinely. B. Jonson. [1913 Webster]
- To do less work than is proper or suitable. [1913 Webster]
- To do work for a less price than current rates. [1913 Webster]
underwork, n.
Inferior or subordinate work; petty business. Addison. [1913 Webster]
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