counterwork

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By this time the Syracusan counterwork had almost passed the end of the Athenian wall, and if it were carried a few yards further, the siege of Syracuse would be brought to a standstill.

From Stories from Thucydides by Havell, H. L. (Herbert Lord)

Two reigns which never have ceased and never can cease to counterwork each other, the reign of the Word and the reign of the Sword.

From The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII by Allies, Thomas W.

If the Syracusans succeeded in completing and holding this counterwork, the blockade of Syracuse would be rendered impossible.

From Stories from Thucydides by Havell, H. L. (Herbert Lord)

When it was completed, this counterwork consisted of a solid stone wall, crowned with wooden towers, and defended in front by a palisade.

From Stories from Thucydides by Havell, H. L. (Herbert Lord)

I proceeded to the house of the chief magistrate the instant I arrived, that I might give no time to my adversary to counterwork my proceeding.

From Caleb Williams Or Things as They Are by Godwin, William