Forebuilding

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

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

Etymology

From fore- + building.

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