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The definition of works

9 Definitions of: works

    1. plural noun, a place where a number of people are employed, such as a factory
    2. plural noun, the sum total of a writer's or artist's achievements, esp when considered together
    3. plural noun, the deeds of a person, esp virtuous or moral deeds performed as religious acts
    4. plural noun, the interior parts of the mechanism of a machine, etc
    5. plural noun, in the works in preparation
    6. plural noun, spanner in the works. See spanner
    7. plural noun, the works slang a) full or extreme treatment b) a very violent physical beating
    8. plural noun, slang a syringe
    9. plural noun, of or denoting a racing car, etc, that is officially entered by a manufacturer in an event
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Synonyms: factory, shop, plant, mill, workshop, writing, production, output, canon, oeuvre (French) And more...
 

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