"towerwork" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From tower + -work. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|tower|work}} tower + -work Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} towerwork (uncountable)
  1. Construction in the form of a tower or towers. Tags: uncountable
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