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demolition

/ˌdɛm.əˈlɪʃ.ən/

/ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/

Translations

demolitionnoun

demolitions

The demolition of the old building took several days.

Снос старого здания занял несколько дней.

The demolition of the bridge was necessary for the new construction project.

Разрушение моста было необходимо для нового строительного проекта.

Synonyms

demolitionadjective

/ˌdɛm.əˈlɪʃ.ən/

/ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/

Used attributively to describe things connected with tearing down structures (e.g., "demolition contractor").

Synonyms

demolitionnoun

The act or process of tearing down or destroying a building or other structure.

The demolition of the old factory made way for a new shopping center.

Explosive materials, especially charges, used for the deliberate destruction of structures (usually used in the plural).

The engineers placed the demolitions carefully to bring the bridge down safely.

demolitionadjective

Relating to or intended for the tearing down of buildings or other structures.

She ordered specialized demolition equipment for the project.