underworking

English

Etymology 1

Verb

underworking

1. present participle and gerund of underwork

Etymology 2

From under- +‎ working.

Pronunciation

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Noun

underworking (plural underworkings)

1. lower or underlying workings
   • 2010, David Borgenicht, Joshua Piven, The Worst-Case Scenario Book of Survival Questions, page 157:

     You've always been curious about the underworkings of the city, and you wonder where the ladder will take you. You descend the rungs until you are on solid ground.