Miswork
noun, verb
noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A failure to operate properly; malfunction. countable, uncountable
"No doubt, if a member of every family knew how to mesmerize, and would apply the process when the first symptom of miswork in the organism appeared, physicians should have very little to do ."
- 2 Work that is inappropriate or badly done. countable, uncountable
"Miswork has to be avoided at all costs, as it does not contribute to the evolution of the soul."
Verb
- 1 To work (something) incorrectly. ambitransitive
"It is possible to miswork a piece of steel so as to have a cavity in the center."
Example
More examples"It is possible to miswork a piece of steel so as to have a cavity in the center."
Etymology
From mis- + work.
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