counterwork

[ noun koun-ter-wurk; verb koun-ter-wurk, koun-ter-wurk ]
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noun
  1. work or action to oppose some other work or action.

verb (used without object)
  1. to work in opposition.

verb (used with object)
  1. to work in opposition to; hinder or frustrate.

Origin of counterwork

1
First recorded in 1590–1600; counter- + work

Other words from counterwork

  • counter-worker, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for counterwork

counterwork

/ (ˈkaʊntəˌwɜːk) /


noun
  1. work done in opposition to other work

  2. defensive fortifications put up against attack

Derived forms of counterwork

  • counterworker, noun

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