Forework
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Forework is a noun meaning A fortifying structure erected for defense, such as an embankment, wall, or tower.
Meaning
A fortifying structure erected for defense, such as an embankment, wall, or tower.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To work beforehand or in preparation for; make ready; prepare.
Example Sentences
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.
Word Forms
- foreworks
- foreworking
- foreworked
- forewrought
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include forebuilding, forewatch, postfortification, forestage, foreguard, foreload.
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