Works

Quick meaning: Works is a noun meaning plural of work in its countable senses.

Meaning

plural of work in its countable senses.

More Meanings

1. A factory or factories, or a similar collection(s) of industrial facilities.
2. A mechanism or machinery; the means by which something happens.
3. (with "the") Everything or everything that is available or possible; especially, all available toppings on food.
4. (with "the") Drastic treatment; abuse; the axe (dismissal).
5. third-person singular simple present indicative of work
6. (slang) A heroin or other drug addict's equipment: syringes, needles, etc.

Example Sentences

Why did Constantinople get the works?

The steel works almost fills the valley.

I'll have a Behemoth Burger with the works.

Aged and degraded oil and grease can really gum up the works.

Synonyms for works

Depending on context, synonyms include everytang, hook, lock, plant, deeds, workings.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include plant, deeds, facilities, factory, worker, papers.

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