forework

English

Etymology

From fore- +‎ work.

Noun

forework (plural foreworks)

  1. A fortifying structure erected for defense, such as an embankment, wall, or tower.

Verb

forework (third-person singular simple present foreworks, present participle foreworking, simple past and past participle foreworked or (archaic) forewrought)

  1. (transitive) To work beforehand or in preparation for; make ready; prepare.
    • 1969, United States. Agricultural Research Service. Dairy Products Laboratory, Cheeses of the World:
      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.
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