| work-harden | |
| —vb | |
| (tr) to increase the strength or hardness of (a metal) by a mechanical process, such as tension, compression, or torsion | |
| 'work-hardening | |
| —n | |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |