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night shift
noun
1.
the work force, as of a factory, scheduled to work during the nighttime.
2.
the scheduled period of labor for this work force.
Origin:
1700–10
1700–10
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| night shift | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a group of workers who work a shift during the night in an industry or occupation where a day shift or a back shift is also worked |
| 2. | the period worked |
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