What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
siegework
Example
The siegework was slow and difficult due to the strength of the enemy's defenses. [siegework: noun]
Example
The general ordered the construction of siegeworks to surround the enemy's stronghold. [siegeworks: plural noun]
siegecraft
Example
The success of the siege was due in part to the general's expertise in siegecraft. [siegecraft: noun]
Example
The army employed various siegecraft techniques to breach the walls of the fortress. [siegecraft: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Siegecraft is more commonly used than siegework in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between siegework and siegecraft?
Both siegework and siegecraft are formal terms that are typically used in academic or military contexts.
