1-Stop Dictionary Reference

Outwork

This word is acceptable for play in the US & UK dictionaries that are being used in the following games:

v. To work better or faster than.

v. To complete (something); work (something) out.

n. A minor fortification constructed beyond a main defensive position or fortification.

v. To work out to a finish; to complete.

v. To work faster or harder than.

n. A minor, subsidiary fortification built beyond the main limits of fortification.

v. To exceed in working; to work more or faster than.

n. A minor defense constructed beyond the main body of a work, as a ravelin, lunette, hornwork, etc.

n. Work done outside, out of doors, or in the fields, as distinguished from indoor work.

n. In fortification, one of the minor defenses constructed in advance of the main work or enceinte.

n. Hence A bulwark; any defense against violence from outside.

To surpass in workmanship.

To surpass or exceed in labor, exertion, or agitation.

To work out or carry on to a conclusion; complete; finish.

n. subsidiary defensive structure lying outside the main fortified area

"When a defence of a certain Spanish outwork was resolved upon, the duke, from his rank, was chosen for the command."

outworked outworking outworks

Words that are more generic or abstract

defense defence defensive structure

Words with the same meaning

outfort ravelin redoubt demilune bawn

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