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Meaning of 'underwork' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Underwork [ n.]
- Inferior or subordinate work; petty business.
2 . Underwork [ v. i.]
- To work or operate in secret or clandestinely.
- To do less work than is proper or suitable.
- To do work for a less price than current rates.
3 . Underwork [ v. t.]
- To injure by working secretly; to destroy or overthrow by clandestine measure; to undermine.
- To expend too little work upon; as, to underwork a painting.
- To do like work at a less price than; as, one mason may underwork another.

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