outwork

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

countable uncountable

Japanese Meaning

主砦の外に築かれる小規模な補助砦 / 野外の農地で行われる農作業

The troops took cover behind the outwork as the main fort came under heavy bombardment.

主砦が激しい砲撃を受けている間、部隊は外側の小規模な防塁の陰に身を寄せた。

Sense（1）

(architecture, countable) A minor, subsidiary fortification built beyond the main limits of fortification.

Sense（2）

Agricultural work done outdoors in the fields.

outworks

（ plural ）