works synonyms

works

n.

  1. Working parts

    cogs, wheels, gears, pistons, springs, coils, chains, rods, pulleys, wires; see also insides.

  2. Fortifications

    breastworks, earthworks, fort; see fortification 2, wall 1.

  3. *Punishment

    beating, thrashing, wallop; see abuse 3, attack 1.

  4. *Everything

    totality, entirety, the whole; see all 1, everything.

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