verb
work
To shape or process material.
The potter works the clay into a shallow bowl.
Etymology
The general activity-word developed a verb for applying effort to material. Working metal or dough shapes or processes it through that effort.
More examples
- Work the butter into the flour.
- She works silver into delicate rings.
- He worked the leather until it softened.
Forms
work · works · worked · working
Similar words
- shape
- Specifically means giving material a particular form.