"plain work" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From plain + work. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|plain|work}} plain + work Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} plain work (uncountable)
  1. Basic, non-ornamental work; specifically (now (historical)) simple needlework. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: plainwork
    Sense id: en-plain_work-en-noun-OfvUV6zu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 83 17
  2. (masonry) Smooth stonework without decoration or ornamentation. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Masonry
    Sense id: en-plain_work-en-noun-a~Yx5YSH Topics: business, construction, manufacturing, masonry

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