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works

works [ wurks ]


noun  (plural works) 
Definition:
 
place for industrial production: a place where industrial work, especially manufacturing, is done
an engineering works



plural noun 
Definition:
 
1. inner mechanism: the interior moving parts of a mechanism
The works of the clock are rusty.

2. acts: deeds or actions

3. everything: all things that are available ( informal )
a hot dog with the works

4. syringe for injecting narcotics: a syringe used to inject narcotics ( slang )

5. U.S. bad beating: a severe beating or punishment ( slang )


in the works being prepared or worked on

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