forward wall
nounmasculineliterário/ɐ̃.tɨ.ˈmu.ɾu/rare
an·te·mu·ro
Definition
A wall or defensive work built in front of the main wall; an outwork.
The forward wall was designed to absorb the initial assault.
Remains of the ancient forward wall were unearthed.
Common collocations
outer wallforward wall
Etymology
Do latim *antemurus*, de *ante-* (diante de) + *murus* (muro).