headwork

noun

head·​work ˈhed-ˌwərk How to pronounce headwork (audio)
: mental labor
especially : clever thinking

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of headwork was in 1642

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“Headwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headwork. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

headwork

noun
head·​work ˈhed-ˌwərk How to pronounce headwork (audio)
: mental work : clever thinking
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