Definition for UN-DER-WORK'

UN-DER-WORK', v.t.

  1. To destroy by clandestine measures. Shak.
  2. To work or labor upon less than is sufficient or proper. Dryden.
  3. To work at a less price than others in the like employment; as, one mason may underwork another; a shoemaker cannot underwork a joiner.

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