Subordinate work; petty business.
the underwork of the nation
To require too little work from; to work insufficiently.
To work or operate in secret or clandestinely.
To do less work than necessary (on).
to underwork a painting
To do work for inadequate payment.
To injure by working secretly; to destroy or overthrow by clandestine measure; to undermine.
To do similar work for a lesser price than; to undercut.
One mason may underwork another.