workings

Definition of Workings in English :

1. workings, works

the internal mechanism of a device

2. working, workings

a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Workings

plural noun

1.

functioning

computer systems which mimic the workings of the brain

the workings of government

information about the workings of government

2.

a part of a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked

housing which was built above old mine workings

adj.

1.

a. Performing work: a working committee.

b. Operating or functioning as required: a working flashlight.

2. Having a paying job; employed: working mothers.

3.

a. Spent at work: a working life of 40 years.

b. Taken while continuing to work: a working vacation.

4.

a. Sufficient to allow action: a working majority.

b. Adequate for practical use: a working knowledge of Spanish.

5. Serving as a basis or guide for further work: a working hypothesis.

n. often workings

1. The manner in which something operates or functions: the workings of the mind.

2. The parts of a mine or quarry that have been or are being excavated.