EARTHWORK
\ˈɜːθwɜːk], \ˈɜːθwɜːk], \ˈɜː_θ_w_ɜː_k]\
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Any construction, whether a temporary breastwork or permanent fortification, for attack or defense, the material of which is chiefly earth.
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The operation connected with excavations and embankments of earth in preparing foundations of buildings, in constructing canals, railroads, etc.
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An embankment or construction made of earth.
By Oddity Software
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Any construction, whether a temporary breastwork or permanent fortification, for attack or defense, the material of which is chiefly earth.
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The operation connected with excavations and embankments of earth in preparing foundations of buildings, in constructing canals, railroads, etc.
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An embankment or construction made of earth.
By Noah Webster.
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