works

British  

/ wɜːks /

plural noun

1. (often functioning as singular) a place where a number of people are employed, such as a factory

2. the sum total of a writer's or artist's achievements, esp when considered together

   the works of Shakespeare

3. the deeds of a person, esp virtuous or moral deeds performed as religious acts

   works of charity

4. the interior parts of the mechanism of a machine, etc

   the works of a clock

5. informal in preparation

6. See spanner

7. slang

   1. full or extreme treatment

   2. a very violent physical beating

      to give someone the works

8. slang a syringe

9. (modifier) of or denoting a racing car, etc, that is officially entered by a manufacturer in an event

   a works entry

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Example Sentences

“I just realized you do have free will,” says Hill, who works at an airport.

From Los Angeles Times

“This is intended to be a group that works together to ensure we’re defending our own sovereignty, we’re each defending our own security and economic prosperity,” Noem said at the summit.

From Salon

The eldest, Nancy, would send up the family and their friends in works of comic fiction.

From The Wall Street Journal

Its one-click interface works seamlessly across all devices, making it the most reliable, user-friendly option for streaming and restrictive environments.

From Salon

Facebook said it does not "allow fraudulent activity" and works "closely with law enforcement to support investigations and keep scammers off" its platforms.

From BBC