works

/ 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

Example Sentences

Whatever the reason, it’s a shame that one of the couple’s final collaborative works — a very sweet and realistic tale of give-and-take — is all but missing from the documentary about their relationship.

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One of my other brothers works in construction and says much of the work done fixing the house was done poorly, and will need to be redone.

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Trinidad’s wife works from home and is available if needed.

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“Lines of Resolution” contains several works among its total of about 60 that are worth seeing in the flesh and not merely onscreen.

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At King’s Joy, Yin works with more than 100 varieties of mushrooms, many of which are unique to China.

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