[work.ing] n (14c) 1: the manner of functioning or operating: operation--usu. used in pl.
2: an excavation or group of excavations made in mining, quarrying, or tunneling--usu. used in pl.
[2]working adj (1613) 1: engaged in work "a ~ journalist"
2: adequate to permit work to be done "a ~ majority"
3: assumed or adopted to permit or facilitate further work or activity "~ draft"
4: spent at work "~ life"
5: being in use or operation "a ~ farm"