the use of the body or mind to do or make something (especially contrasted with play or recreation); engage in physical or mental activity
labor, chore
Cases of word usage
1) (of) an object (e.g. furniture, a work of art) that is very old and valuable (antique)
2) a learner of a trade who has agreed to work for a number of years for a small amount of money in return for being taught (apprentice)
3) something made by a person e.g. a tool or work of art (artefact)
4) able to work or be operated without attention (automatic)
5) a Christian clergyman of high rank who organizes the work of the Church in a city or district (bishop)
6) (of talk, behaviour, work etc) causing a person to lose interest and feel tired (boring)
7) a person at work who controls or gives orders (boss)
8) an example of pool, careless work (botch)
9) a period of exercise, work or other activity (bout)
10) to stay away from school, work etc without permission (bunk)