Definitions for: Outwork

[n] subsidiary defensive structure lying outside the main fortified area; "the outworks of the castle"

Webster (1913) Definition: Out*work", v. t.
To exceed in working; to work more or faster than.

Out"work`, n. (Fort.)
A minor defense constructed beyond the main body of a work,
as a ravelin, lunette, hornwork, etc. --Wilhelm.

See Also: defence, defense, defensive structure