1. a factory or industrial facility where things are manufactured
Usage: often used in plural
2. the complete writings or artistic output of an author or artist
Usage: often used in plural
3. the moving parts of a machine or mechanism
Usage: often used in plural

1. third person singular present tense of work

Examples

• The steel works employed hundreds of people.
• We studied the complete works of Shakespeare in class.
• The clock stopped when dust got into the works.
• She works at the hospital every weekday.
• The new software works perfectly on my computer.
• He works hard to support his family.
• The old car still works despite its age.