underwork

1 of 2

verb

intransitive verb

1

: to do less work than is proper or suitable

2

: to do work for less than current rates

transitive verb

1

obsolete : to work against secretly : undermine

2

a

: to expend too little work upon

underwork a painting

b

: to exact too little work from

underwork a horse

underworked committee

3

: to do like work at a less price than

underwork

2 of 2

noun

: a supporting structure built underneath

Word History

Etymology

Verb

under entry 1 + work, verb

Noun

under entry 3 + work, noun

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