forework
A fortifying structure erected for defense, such as an embankment, wall, or tower.
Noun
- A fortifying structure erected for defense, such as an embankment, wall, or tower.
Origin
From fore- + work.
Forms
Verb
- To work beforehand or in preparation for; make ready; prepare.
- Then the curd is “foreworked”—that is, stirred slowly, either continuously or at intervals—for 30 minutes to an hour or more as it acquires firmness. - 1969, United States. Agricultural Research Service. Dairy Products...