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hot-work
[ hot-wurk ]
verb (used with object)
- to work (metal) at a temperature high enough to permit recrystallization.
hot-work
verb
- tr to shape (metal) when hot
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Word History and Origins
Origin of hot-work1
First recorded in 1895–1900
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Example Sentences
But the mare'll have hot work to get the adjutant into camp before taps.
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It was hot work but the air was fine, and he could see all up and down Hoosac Valley, and that is worth seeing any time.
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I cannot help thinking what delightful "constitutionals" the dons of 1545 must have had after their hot work in the council.
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"Hot work," said the Englishman coolly, putting down his rifle and taking up a revolver and a cutlas.
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We scientific men, you know—I have to work my own engines—electrical engineer—very hot work.
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