(usually in the plural) Operation; action. / Method of operation. / (arithmetic) The incidental or subsidiary calculations performed in solving an overall problem. / Fermentation.

present participle of work

That is or are functioning. / That suffices but requires additional work. / In paid employment. / Of or relating to employment. / Enough to allow one to use something. / Used in real life; practical.

(transitive) To shape, form or improve something. / (transitive) To exercise influence on someone.

plural of working.

The internal mechanism of some device or system. / The parts of a quarry or mine that are being (or has been) worked.

simple past tense and past participle of work

Designed or executed in a particular manner or to a particular degree. / Processed in a particular way; prepared via labour. / Decorated or embellished; embroidered.

(transitive) To make a physical or mental effort to progress some specified task; to endeavor or struggle on an issue or project.

Obsolete spelling of work