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clerk of the works

clerk of the works is the alternative form of clerk of works.

Meaning of clerk of works

Noun

clerk of works (plural clerks of works)

  1. A person employed by an architect or a client on a construction site, representing the interests of the client by ensuring that the materials and workmanship meet specifications and quality standards.
    Synonyms:
    CoW

Forms of clerk of the works

pluralclerks of the works

Questions about clerk of the works

What is clerk of the works the alternative form of?
Clerk of the works is the alternative form of clerk of works.

Words near clerk of the works in the dictionary

  1. clerk
  2. Clerk of the Closet
  3. clerk of the course
  4. clerk of the pells
  5. clerk of the pipe
  6. clerk of the works
  7. clerk of works
  8. clerk-ale
  9. clerk-ales
  10. clerkage
  11. clerkdom

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