work
verb [T] (SHAPE) /wɜːk/
/wɝːk/ Definition
› to shape, change, or process a substance: Working iron requires higher temperatures than bronze. Gently work the butter into the flour until there are no lumps left.Patterns and shapesIndustrial processingCreating and producingInventing, designing and innovation
(Definition of work verb (SHAPE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- can verb (FOOD)
- cast verb (SHAPE)
- desalinate verb
- desalination noun
- die-cast verb
- extract verb
- fluoridate verb
- mint verb (COIN)
- mould verb
- plastic noun (SUBSTANCE)
- preserve verb
- process noun
- process verb (DEAL WITH)
- refine verb
- refinement noun (CHANGE)
- smelt verb 2
- tan verb (LEATHER)
- treat verb (PUT ON)
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