earthwork (Meaning)

Wordnet

earthwork (n)

an earthen rampart

Webster

earthwork (n.)

Any construction, whether a temporary breastwork or permanent fortification, for attack or defense, the material of which is chiefly earth.

The operation connected with excavations and embankments of earth in preparing foundations of buildings, in constructing canals, railroads, etc.

An embankment or construction made of earth.

earthwork Sentence Examples

  1. The army constructed extensive earthworks to defend their position.
  2. The earthworks were designed to protect the soldiers from enemy fire.
  3. The earthworks consisted of mounds of dirt, trenches, and bunkers.
  4. The soldiers worked tirelessly to build the earthworks, using shovels and pickaxes.
  5. The earthworks were a testament to the soldiers' dedication and determination.
  6. The earthworks played a significant role in helping the soldiers to repel the enemy attack.
  7. After the battle, the earthworks were left abandoned, a reminder of the fierce fighting that had taken place there.
  8. Archaeologists have been excavating the earthworks to learn more about the battle and the soldiers who fought in it.
  9. The earthworks have been preserved as a historical site, a reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers who fought for their country.
  10. The earthworks are a popular tourist destination, drawing visitors from all over the world.

FAQs About the word earthwork

an earthen rampartAny construction, whether a temporary breastwork or permanent fortification, for attack or defense, the material of which is chiefly earth., T

rampart, bulwark, levee, canal, breastwork, breakwater, dike,embankment, dam, trough

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The army constructed extensive earthworks to defend their position.

The earthworks were designed to protect the soldiers from enemy fire.

The earthworks consisted of mounds of dirt, trenches, and bunkers.

The soldiers worked tirelessly to build the earthworks, using shovels and pickaxes.