workings

1. n. the internal mechanism of a device Source: wordnet

2. n. a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked Source: wordnet

3. n the internal mechanism of a device n a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked n a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked v exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity v be employed v have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected v perform as expected when applied v shape, form, or improve a material v give a workout to v proceed along a path v operate in a certain place, area, or specialty v proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity v move in an agitated manner v cause to happen or to occur as a consequence v cause to work v prepare for crops v behave in a certain way when handled v have and exert influence or effect v operate in or through v cause to operate or function v provoke or excite v gratify and charm, usually in order to influence v make something, usually for a specific function v move into or onto v make uniform v use or manipulate to one's advantage v find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of v cause to undergo fermentation v go sour or spoil v arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion Source: ecdict

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