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artwork
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n 1: photographs or other visual representations in a printed
publication; "the publisher was responsible for all the
artwork in the book" [syn: artwork, art, graphics,
nontextual matter]
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beadwork
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n 1: ornamentation with beads [syn: beading, beadwork]
2: a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture [syn:
beading, bead, beadwork, astragal]
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berserk
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adj 1: frenzied as if possessed by a demon; "the soldier was
completely amuck"; "berserk with grief"; "a berserk
worker smashing windows" [syn: amuck, amok,
berserk, demoniac, demoniacal, possessed(p)]
n 1: one of the ancient Norse warriors legendary for working
themselves into a frenzy before a battle and fighting with
reckless savagery and insane fury [syn: berserker,
berserk]
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bodywork
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n 1: the exterior body of a motor vehicle
2: the work of making or repairing vehicle bodies
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breastwork
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n 1: fortification consisting of a low wall [syn: parapet,
breastwork]
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brickwork
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n 1: masonry done with bricks and mortar
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bridgework
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n 1: a denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth
[syn: bridge, bridgework]
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brushwork
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n 1: an artist's distinctive technique of applying paint with a
brush
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bulwark
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n 1: an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes;
"they stormed the ramparts of the city"; "they blew the
trumpet and the walls came tumbling down" [syn: rampart,
bulwark, wall]
2: a fencelike structure around a deck (usually plural)
3: a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from
shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
[syn: breakwater, groin, groyne, mole, bulwark,
seawall, jetty]
v 1: defend with a bulwark
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busywork
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n 1: active work of little value; "while he was waiting he
filled the days with busywork" [syn: busywork, make-
work]
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casework
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n 1: close sociological study of a maladjusted person or family
for diagnosis and treatment
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cirque
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n 1: a steep-walled semicircular basin in a mountain; may
contain a lake [syn: cirque, corrie, cwm]
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clerk
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n 1: an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records
or accounts)
2: a salesperson in a store [syn: salesclerk, shop clerk,
clerk, shop assistant]
v 1: work as a clerk, as in the legal business
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clockwork
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n 1: any mechanism of geared wheels that is driven by a coiled
spring; resembles the works of a mechanical clock
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coursework
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n 1: work assigned to and done by a student during a course of
study; usually it is evaluated as part of the student's
grade in the course
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crewelwork
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n 1: embroidery done with loosely twisted worsted yarn
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earthwork
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n 1: an earthen rampart
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fancywork
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n 1: decorative needlework [syn: embroidery, fancywork]
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fieldwork
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n 1: a temporary fortification built by troops in the field
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firework
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n 1: (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a
low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate
areas or send signals etc. [syn: firework, pyrotechnic]
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footwork
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n 1: the manner of using the feet
2: skillful maneuvering or dealing; "she needs some fancy
footwork to cover all those lies"
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framework
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n 1: a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process;
"the computer program was based on a model of the
circulatory and respiratory systems" [syn: model,
theoretical account, framework]
2: the underlying structure; "providing a factual framework for
future research"; "it is part of the fabric of society" [syn:
framework, fabric]
3: a structure supporting or containing something
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fretwork
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n 1: framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips
of wood or metal [syn: lattice, latticework,
fretwork]
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glasswork
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n 1: an article of tableware made of glass [syn: glassware,
glasswork]
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grillwork
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n 1: mesh netting made of wires [syn: wirework, grillwork]
2: a framework of metal bars used as a partition or a grate; "he
cooked hamburgers on the grill" [syn: grill, grille,
grillwork]
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groundwork
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n 1: the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun
or developed or calculated or explained; "the whole
argument rested on a basis of conjecture" [syn: basis,
base, foundation, fundament, groundwork,
cornerstone]
2: lowest support of a structure; "it was built on a base of
solid rock"; "he stood at the foot of the tower" [syn:
foundation, base, fundament, foot, groundwork,
substructure, understructure]
3: preliminary preparation as a basis or foundation; "we are
prepared today because of groundwork that was done ten years
ago"
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guesswork
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n 1: an estimate based on little or no information [syn:
guess, guesswork, guessing, shot, dead reckoning]
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hackwork
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n 1: professional work done according to formula
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handiwork
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n 1: a work produced by hand labor [syn: handicraft,
handcraft, handiwork, handwork]
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handwork
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n 1: a work produced by hand labor [syn: handicraft,
handcraft, handiwork, handwork]
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homework
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n 1: preparatory school work done outside school (especially at
home) [syn: homework, prep, preparation]
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housework
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n 1: the work of cleaning and running a house [syn: housework,
housekeeping]
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ironwork
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n 1: work made of iron (gratings or rails or railings etc); "the
houses had much ornamental ironwork"
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lacework
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n 1: work consisting of (or resembling) lace fabric
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metalwork
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n 1: the metal parts of something; "there were bullet holes in
the metalwork"
2: the activity of making things out of metal in a skillful
manner [syn: metalworking, metalwork]
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needlework
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n 1: a creation created or assembled by needle and thread [syn:
needlework, needlecraft]
2: work (such as sewing or embroidery) that is done with a
needle [syn: needlework, needlecraft]
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network
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n 1: an interconnected system of things or people; "he owned a
network of shops"; "retirement meant dropping out of a
whole network of people who had been part of my life";
"tangled in a web of cloth" [syn: network, web]
2: (broadcasting) a communication system consisting of a group
of broadcasting stations that all transmit the same programs;
"the networks compete to broadcast important sports events"
3: an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at
regular intervals [syn: net, network, mesh, meshing,
meshwork]
4: a system of intersecting lines or channels; "a railroad
network"; "a network of canals"
5: (electronics) a system of interconnected electronic
components or circuits [syn: network, electronic network]
v 1: communicate with and within a group; "You have to network
if you want to get a good job"
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openwork
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n 1: ornamental work (such as embroidery or latticework) having
a pattern of openings
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outwork
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n 1: subsidiary defensive structure lying outside the main
fortified area; "the outworks of the castle"
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overwork
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n 1: the act of working too much or too long; "he became ill
from overwork" [syn: overwork, overworking]
v 1: use too much; "This play has been overworked"
2: work excessively hard; "he is exploiting the students" [syn:
overwork, exploit]
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paperwork
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n 1: work that involves handling papers: forms or letters or
reports etc.
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patchwork
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n 1: a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or
incongruous ideas [syn: patchwork, hodgepodge,
jumble]
2: a quilt made by sewing patches of different materials
together [syn: patchwork, patchwork quilt]
3: sewing consisting of pieces of different materials sewn
together in a pattern
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piecework
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n 1: work paid for according to the quantity produced
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plasterwork
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n 1: a surface of hardened plaster (as on a wall or ceiling);
"there were cracks in the plaster" [syn: plaster,
plasterwork]
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rework
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v 1: use again in altered form; "retread an old plot" [syn:
rework, make over, retread]
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schoolwork
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n 1: a school task performed by a student to satisfy the teacher
[syn: school assignment, schoolwork]
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spadework
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n 1: dull or routine preliminary work preparing for an
undertaking
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stonework
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n 1: masonry done with stone
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teamwork
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n 1: cooperative work done by a team (especially when it is
effective); "it will take money, good planning and, above
all, teamwork"
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timework
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n 1: work paid for at a rate per unit of time
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waxwork
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n 1: twining shrub of North America having yellow capsules
enclosing scarlet seeds [syn: bittersweet, American
bittersweet, climbing bittersweet, false bittersweet,
staff vine, waxwork, shrubby bittersweet, Celastrus
scandens]
2: an effigy (usually of a famous person) made of wax [syn:
waxwork, wax figure]
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wickerwork
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n 1: work made of interlaced slender branches (especially willow
branches) [syn: wicker, wickerwork, caning]
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woodwork
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n 1: work made of wood; especially moldings or stairways or
furniture
2: the craft of a carpenter: making things out of wood [syn:
carpentry, woodworking, woodwork]
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masterwork
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coachwork
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formwork
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headwork
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legwork
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roadwork
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rubblework
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scrollwork
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steelwork
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stuccowork
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bookwork
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brainwork
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brightwork
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chainwork
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craftwork
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cribwork
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daywork
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falsework
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interwork
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underwork
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paintwork
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