plural of derivative work

(law) In copyright law, a work that is a variation of an original work sufficiently similar to contain protected elements of the original work, but sufficiently different to qualify for copyright protection independent of the original work.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of work out

Alternative spelling of legwork

Alternative spelling of legwork

(metallurgy) The repeated plastic deformation of a material, causing a permanent distortion of its crystal structure, and an increase in its strength

plural of work song

A song, sung during work, with a rhythm that helps to coordinate activities

(euphemistic, obsolete) Sex; fornication. / The work of a chambermaid.

(intransitive, idiomatic) To begin working. / (intransitive, idiomatic, with gerund) To begin working at. / (transitive) To cause to begin working.