works

IPA(Pronunciation)

/wɜːks/

Noun

plural plural-only with-definite-article slang

A mechanism or machine; the means by which something happens. / (with "the") Everything or everything that is available or possible; especially, all available toppings on food.

Japanese Meaning

機械、装置、仕組みなど、何かが作動するための仕掛けやメカニズム / （the を伴って）利用可能なすべてのもの、あるいは可能な全て、特に食べ物のトッピングなど、すべて揃った状態

What is this buttons?

The works of the antique clock were surprisingly intricate.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

そのアンティークの時計の機構は驚くほど精巧だった。

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Sense（1）

A mechanism or machine; the means by which something happens.

A stray wrench can really gum up the works.

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Sense（2）

(with "the") Everything or everything that is available or possible; especially, all available toppings on food.

I'll have a Behemoth Burger with the works.

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Sense（3）

(with "the") Drastic treatment; abuse; the axe (dismissal).

Why did Constantinople get the works?

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Sense（4）

(slang) A drug addict's equipment: syringe, needle, etc.

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