underworking

English

Etymology 1

Verb

underworking

1. present participle of underwork

Etymology 2

under- +‎ working

Noun

underworking (plural underworkings)

1. lower or underlying workings
   • 2010, David Borgenicht, ‎Joshua Piven, The Worst-Case Scenario Book of Survival Questions (page 157)

     You've always been curious about the underworkings of the city, and you wonder where the ladder will take you. You descend the rungs until you are on solid ground.