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(o̵ut′wʉrk′; for v. o̵ut′wʉrk′)

noun

Mil. a lesser trench or fortification built out beyond the main defenses

transitive verb outworked, outworking

to work better, faster, or harder than
to work out to completion

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transitive verb out·worked or out·wrought (-rôtˈ), out·work·ing, out·works

To work better or faster than.
To complete (something); work (something) out.

noun (outˈwûrkˌ)

A minor fortification constructed beyond a main defensive position or fortification.

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