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earthwork

UK
/ˈɜːθwɜːk/
US
/ˈɜrθwɜrk/

Translations

earthworknoun
earthworks
pl
UK
/ˈɜːθwɜːk/
US
/ˈɜrθwɜrk/
земляные работы
The construction of the new road required extensive earthworks.
Строительство новой дороги потребовало обширных земляных работ.
земляное сооружение
The ancient fort was protected by a large earthwork.
Древняя крепость была защищена большим земляным сооружением.
земляной валвоен.; оборонительное земляное сооружение
The soldiers constructed an earthwork to protect themselves from enemy fire.
Солдаты соорудили земляной вал, чтобы защититься от огня противника.
Additional translations
насыпь
укрепление
объект ленд-артаискусств.; крупное ландшафтное произведение, созданное изменением рельефа
Synonyms
dike
structure
berm
fortification
mound
embankment
earthworkadjective
UK
/ˈɜːθwɜːk/
US
/ˈɝːθwɝːk/
Used attributively to describe something consisting of or relating to earthworks.
землянойатрибутивно; о сооружении из земли или связанном с земляными работами
An earthwork rampart surrounded the settlement.
Поселение окружал земляной вал.
Synonyms
earthen
earthy
soil-based
mud-built
clay-built

Definitions

earthworknoun
A large artificial bank of soil, especially one made as a defense in warfare.
The soldiers constructed an earthwork to protect themselves from enemy fire.
A work of art or sculpture made by altering an area of land, especially on a large scale.
The artist's latest earthwork transformed the barren landscape into a stunning visual experience.
The process of moving and shaping soil to create a desired form or structure, often used in construction and landscaping.
The earthwork for the new highway took several months to complete.
earthworkadjective
Relating to, consisting of, or resembling an earthwork or earthworks.
An earthwork rampart surrounded the settlement.
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