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Works Definition

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Noun

works

  1. Plural form of work.
  2. (plurale tantum) A mechanism or machine; the means by which something happens.
    A stray wrench can really gum up the works.
  3. (plurale tantum) A factory or similar collection of buildings
    The steel works almost fills the valley.
  4. (plurale tantum) Everything or everything that is available or possible; especially, all available toppings on food. (Always preceded by the.)
    I'll have a Behemoth Burger with the works.
  5. (plurale tantum) An act associated with moral or religious standing.
    His works displayed his righteousness.

Derived terms

Terms derived from works
  • brassworks
  • bronzeworks
  • clayworks

Verb

works

  1. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of work.

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