dictionary.ptoutworknounmasculineliteraryrare/ɐ̃.tɨ.mu.'ɾaɫ/an·te·mu·ralPortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1An outer defensive wall or fortification; figuratively, a bulwark or defense.Usage examples“The castle's outwork was constructed in the 15th century.”“Democracy is an outwork against oppression.”SynonymsbulwarkrampartCommon combinationsouter outworkdefensive outwork
An outer defensive wall or fortification; figuratively, a bulwark or defense.Usage examples“The castle's outwork was constructed in the 15th century.”“Democracy is an outwork against oppression.”SynonymsbulwarkrampartCommon combinationsouter outworkdefensive outwork