Word: hornwork
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: horn
work
Definition: A type of fortification consisting of a pair of demi-bastions with a curtain wall connecting them and with two long sides directed upon the faces of the bastions, or ravelins of the inner fortifications, so as to be defended by them.
Morphemes:
Affix: horn
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The outer end of a crosstree; also, one of the projections forming the jaws of a gaff, boom, etc.
Affix: work
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A fortification; the addition of an ingredient for the purpose of enrichment (as the addition of alcohol to wine or the addition of vitamins to food)