"lump work" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} lump work (uncountable)
  1. (dated) Work contracted for, or taken by the lump. Tags: dated, uncountable
    Sense id: en-lump_work-en-noun-uVuXVZt~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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