noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
a spell of work; doing a bit of work; taking a turn at working
Refers to a short, often voluntary or extra period of work, or doing one's share. Commonly used with する to mean 'do a bit of work' or 'put in some work'.
食後に一働きしてから休もう。
Let's do a bit of work after eating and then rest.
彼は毎朝庭で一働きする。
He does a spell of work in the garden every morning.