Canadian English Meaning of earthwork

earthworks

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Definitions and Meaning of earthwork in English

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.

FAQs About the word earthwork

earthworks

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

Breakwater,breastwork,bulwark,canal,dam,dike,embankment,Levee,Rampart,barricade

No antonyms found.

earthwards => earthwards, earthward => earthward, earth-tongue => land tongue, earthtongue => Earthtongue, earthstar => Earthstar,