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Pronunciation : Un`der*work"
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : 1. To injure by working secretly; to destroy or overthrow by clandestine measure; to undermine. But thou from loving England art so far, That thou hast underwrought his lawful king. Shak.

2. To expend too little work upon; as, to underwork a painting. Dryden.

3. To do like work at a less price than; as, one mason may underwork another.

t. [imp. & p. p. Underworked or Underwrought (; p. pr. & vb. n. Underworking.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Un`der*work"
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : 1. To work or operate in secret or clandestinely. B. Jonson.

2. To do less work than is proper or suitable.

3. To do work for a less price than current rates.

i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Un"der*work`
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: Inferior or subordinate work; petty business. Addison.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913