To injure by working secretly; to destroy or overthrow by clandestine measure; to undermine. But thou from loving England art so far, That thou hast underwrought his lawful king. Shak.
To expend too little work upon; as, to underwork a painting. Dryden.
To do like work at a less price than; as, one mason may underwork another.
To work or operate in secret or clandestinely. B. Jonson.
To do less work than is proper or suitable.
To do work for a less price than current rates.
Inferior or subordinate work; petty business. Addison.
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