works

Pluralworks

1. 1
   verb

   The form of work used in the present with he, she, it, or a singular noun such as the dog or water.

   She works at the hospital downtown.

   The new engine works better than the old one.

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2. 2
   noun

   Plural of work in its countable senses. Use this when talking about more than one creation or piece.

   The museum displays the works of several famous painters.

   Her published works include three novels and a book of poems.

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3. 3
   nouncountable

   A factory or group of buildings where things are made.

   The old steel works closed down last year.

   My grandfather worked at the gas works for thirty years.

   Similarfactory, plant, mill

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4. 4
   nounpluralwith the

   Everything that can be added or included, especially all the toppings on a food.

   He ordered a hot dog with the works.

   Their new house has the works: a pool, a big yard, and a game room.

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5. 5
   nounplural

   The moving parts inside a machine that make it run.

   Like the gears and springs inside a watch that make the hands move.

   He opened the back of the clock to clean the works.

   A bit of grit got into the works and jammed the machine.

   Similarmechanism, machinery, innards

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6. 6
   nounpluralwith the

   Harsh or rough treatment, such as a beating, heavy criticism, or being fired.

   After the mistake, the boss gave him the works and let him go.

   The critics gave the new movie the works.

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7. 7
   nounslangplural

   The needles, syringes, and other tools used to inject drugs.

   The police found the works hidden under the floorboards.

   He kept his works in an old cigar box.

   Similarparaphernalia, kit

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