noun
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(often plural) defences which lie outside main defensive works
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work performed away from the factory, office, etc, by which it has been commissioned
verb
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to work better, harder, etc, than
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to work out to completion
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Etymology
Origin of outwork
Example Sentences
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“The reality is: Just be steady. Be disciplined. Outwork the competition and organize. That’s how you win in Iowa, and that’s exactly what we’re doing,” David Polyansky, a top DeSantis adviser, told Reuters.
From Reuters • Sep. 25, 2023
Outwork finished 14th, but Repole felt the reflected glory when Nyquist crossed the wire first.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2016
Outwork captured the Wood Memorial last month, improving his record to 3 for 4.
From US News • May 5, 2016
O'Neill had hoped to be outside of Danzing Candy, Outwork and Mohaymen, so jockey Mario Gutierrez could keep an eye on them.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2016
Outwork, owt′wurk, n. a work outside the principal wall or line of fortification: work done in the fields, out of doors, as distinguished from indoor work.—v.t.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) by Various
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