outwork

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Noun outwork has 1 sense

outwork - subsidiary defensive structure lying outside the main fortified area; "the outworks of the castle"
--₁ is a kind of defensive structure, defense, defence

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Outwork

Noun

1. A job or task that is done outside of regular working hours or in addition to regular work.

Example sentence: She always takes on extra outworks to earn some extra money.

Verb

1. To surpass in work or productivity.

Example sentence: John always tries to outwork his colleagues to impress his boss.

Adjective

1. Describing work or tasks that are conducted outside of a regular working schedule.

Example sentence: The company implemented an outwork policy to accommodate employees who prefer flexible working hours.