(metallurgy) The process of strengthening a metal through plastic deformation.

Any job in which sex or eroticism is involved, especially prostitution or pornography.

(idiomatic) One or more unpleasant tasks, assignments, or employment duties, especially those of a disreputable or illicit nature.

Ornamental work, mostly carved in olivewood, decorated with inlay, made at or near Sorrento, Italy. / (by extension) Jigsaw work etc. done anywhere.

carved and painted work in imitation of japanned ware

simple past tense and past participle of work blue

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of work blue

present participle of work blue

(entertainment) To perform bawdy, profane or pornographic material.

A required job or task; a job that requires a substantial amount of effort.