workword

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workword

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From work + word, perhaps as a calque of Dutch werkwoord (“verb”). Compare also West Frisian wurkwurd (“verb”).

noun workwords

rare The operative word, especially in a thought, phrase, or idea; keyword. In peace, as in war, speed will be the workword. The less time required to rig and properly operate heavy-duty cranes and cargo lifts, the more tonnage you can handle.
Similar: catchword, keynote, watchword

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@misc{workword_2026,
  title = {workword},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/workword},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}