underwork
1 of 2verb
intransitive verb
1
: to do less work than is proper or suitable
2
: to do work for less than current rates
transitive verb
1
obsolete : to work against secretly : undermine
2
a
: to expend too little work upon
underwork a painting
b
: to exact too little work from
underwork a horse
underworked committee
3
: to do like work at a less price than
underwork
2 of 2noun
: a supporting structure built underneath
Word History
Etymology
Verb
under entry 1 + work, verb
Noun
under entry 3 + work, noun