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outworks

outworks is the plural of outwork.

Meaning of outwork

Noun

outwork (countable and uncountable, plural outworks)

  1. (countable) A minor, subsidiary fortification built beyond the main limits of fortification.
    • Beyond the castle, scattered outworks offered some protection for the farther-flung peasants.
  2. Agricultural work done outdoors in the fields.
    Synonyms:
    fieldwork

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Questions about outworks

What is outworks the plural of?
Outworks is the plural of outwork.

Words near outworks in the dictionary

  1. outworked
  2. outworker
  3. outworkers
  4. outworking
  5. outworkings
  6. outworks
  7. outworld
  8. outworlder
  9. outworlders
  10. outworlds
  11. outworn

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