"part of a fortification outside the parapet; an outer defense," 1610s, from out- + work (n.) "military fortification." Related: Outworks.
the outworks of the castle
outward
outwash
outwatch
outweigh
outwit
outwork
outworn
ouzel
ouzo
oval
Ovaltine
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