forework

A fortifying structure erected for defense, such as an embankment, wall, or tower.

Noun

  1. A fortifying structure erected for defense, such as an embankment, wall, or tower.

Origin

From fore- + work.

Forms

foreworks

Verb

  1. 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...

Forms

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