forework
forework noun: a fortifying structure erected for defense, such as an embankment, wall, or tower.
Noun
forework (plural foreworks)
- A fortifying structure erected for defense, such as an embankment, wall, or tower.
Verb
forework (third-person singular simple present foreworks, present participle foreworking, simple past and past participle foreworked or (archaic) forewrought)
- To work beforehand or in preparation for; make ready; prepare.
- Then the curd is “foreworked”—that is, stirred slowly, either continuously or at intervals—for 30 minutes to an hour or more as it acquires firmness.1969, United States. Agricultural Research Service. Dairy Products Laboratory, Cheeses of the World
Forms of forework
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | foreworks |
| Verb | |
| third-person singular present | foreworks |
| present participle | foreworking |
| past participle | foreworked |
| past | foreworked |
| past participle (archaic) | forewrought |
| past (archaic) | forewrought |
Origin of forework
From fore- + work.
Questions about forework
- What does forework mean?
- Forework means a fortifying structure erected for defense, such as an embankment, wall, or tower.
- What part of speech is forework?
- Forework can be a noun or a verb.
- What is the plural of forework?
- The plural of forework is foreworks.
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