Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

forework

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
fore-work
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

verb

To work beforehand or in preparation for; make ready; prepare.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

From fore- + work.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

foreworks (plural) foreworks (present, singular) foreworking (participle, present) foreworked (participle, past) foreworked (past) forewrought (archaic, participle) forewrought (archaic, past)

Questions

What does forework mean?
A fortifying structure erected for defense, such as an embankment, wall, or tower.
Where does forework come from?
From fore- + work.

How to pronounce forework

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