field·work

[feeld-wurk]
noun
1.
Also, field work. work done in the field, as research, exploration, surveying, or interviewing: archaeological fieldwork.
2.
Fortification. a temporary fortification constructed in the field.

Origin:
1735–45; field + work

field·work·er, field-work·er, noun
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fieldwork (ˈfiːldˌwɜːk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
military a temporary structure used in defending or fortifying a place or position

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Fieldwork is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
Example sentences
To help fill the void, he and a team of researchers conducted fieldwork and a
  satellite-based study of the delta.
In addition, the sponsor of the poll and the provider of the fieldwork should
  be known as well.
Not ideal conditions, but good enough, particularly since this was our last day
  of fieldwork that season.
Examples include fieldwork and attendance at academic meetings.
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