# ringwork

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A fortified defensive structure, usually circular or oval in shape, essentially a motte-and-bailey castle minus the motte.

## Etymology
From ring + work.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/ringwork