Category:Underwork

Un`der*work", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Underworked or underwrought (p. Pr. & vb. n. Underworking.]

1. To injure by working secretly; to destroy or overthrow by Clandestine measure; to undermine. But thou from loving england art so far, that thou hast underwrought His lawful king. Shak.

2. To expend too little work upon; as, to underwork a painting. Dryden.

3. To do like work at a less price than; as, one mason may underwork Another.

Underwork Un`der*work", v. i.

1. To work or operate in secret or clandestinely. B. Jonson.

2. To do less work than is proper or suitable.

3. To do work for a less price than current rates.

Underwork Un"der*work`, n.

Defn: inferior or subordinate work; petty business. Addison.