carved and painted work in imitation of japanned ware

Ornamental work, mostly carved in olivewood, decorated with inlay, made at or near Sorrento, Italy. / (by extension) Jigsaw work etc. done anywhere.

(derogatory, offensive) Work of inferior status, especially the collective housework tasks traditionally performed by females in a home.

A family in the working class.

Alternative form of nightwork

(woodworking) Carved pieces of brass or other material for inlay in furniture and other woodwork.

ornamental turned work resembling beads strung on a rod

(mining, archaic) Work done by the piece, as in non-metalliferous rock, the amount done being usually reckoned by the fathom.

(public policy, law, ethics) The human right (the right of an individual) to have gainful employment.

Focusing on, requiring, or exacting a great deal of work or effort; worksome; labour-intensive.