- outwork⇄noun 1. the part of the fortifications of a place lying outside the main ones; a less important defense.
Ex. the outworks of a castle.
2. work upon the outside or exterior of anything. - outwork⇄outwork, noun, verb, -workedor-wrought,-working.
- outwork⇄v.t. 1. to surpass in working; work harder, longer, or faster than.
2. to work out to a conclusion; complete.