forebuilding

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An outer defense work of a castle used to protect the entrance to the keep.
  2. Any projecting construction; forepart.

Word forms

forebuilding forebuildings

Etymology

From fore- + building.

Related words

forebuild
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