outwork

nounmasculineliterário/ɐ̃.tɨ.mu.'ɾaɫ/rare

an·te·mu·ral

Definition

An outer defensive wall or fortification; figuratively, a bulwark or defense.

The castle's outwork was constructed in the 15th century.

Democracy is an outwork against oppression.

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Common collocations

outer outworkdefensive outwork

Do latim 'ante-' (diante de) + 'muralis' (relativo a muro).