[v. out-wurk; n. out-wurk] 
verb (used with object), -worked or -wrought, -work⋅ing, noun | 1. | to work harder, better, or faster than. |
| 2. | to work out or carry on to a conclusion; finish: a problem to be outworked in after generations. |
| 3. | Archaic. to outdo in workmanship. |
| 4. | a minor defense built or established outside the principal fortification limits. |
| out·work (out-wûrk') tr.v. out·worked or out·wrought (-rôt'), out·work·ing, out·works
A minor fortification constructed beyond a main defensive position or fortification. |
