outwork
nounmasculineliterário/ɐ̃.tɨ.mu.ˈlaɾ/rare
an·te·mu·rar
Definition
An outer defensive work, situated in front of the main wall of a fortification.
The small fort acted as an outwork to the main citadel.
They built an outwork to protect the vulnerable gate.
Common collocations
act as an outworkoutwork of the fortress
Etymology
Do latim *antemurale*, de *ante-* (diante de) + *murus* (muro).