dictionary.ptoutworknounfeminineliteraryrare/ɐ̃.tɨ.mu.'ɾɐ.ʎɐ/an·te·mu·ra·lhaPortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1An outer defense or fortification protecting a main fortress; figuratively, a defense or bulwark.Usage examples“The outwork was breached by the besieging army.”“The law serves as an outwork against tyranny.”SynonymsbulwarkrampartCommon combinationsouter outworkdefensive outwork
An outer defense or fortification protecting a main fortress; figuratively, a defense or bulwark.Usage examples“The outwork was breached by the besieging army.”“The law serves as an outwork against tyranny.”SynonymsbulwarkrampartCommon combinationsouter outworkdefensive outwork