Earthwork
noun
A large artificial mound or hill made from piles of soil or rock.
The workers are constructing an earthwork for the new road.
Often appears as...
- build an earthwork
- large earthwork
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Technical
noun
The process or activity of digging the earth and moving it to make a structure.
The construction site began with earthwork before laying the foundation.
Often appears as...
- earthwork construction
- earthwork operations
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A large artificial mound or hill made from piles of soil or rock.
The workers are constructing an earthwork for the new road.
Often appears as...
- build an earthwork
- large earthwork
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The process or activity of digging the earth and moving it to make a structure.
The construction site began with earthwork before laying the foundation.
Often appears as...
- earthwork construction
- earthwork operations
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Importance
Earthworks often indicate significant historical sites, such as ancient fortifications or ceremonial structures.
The earthen mounds found at Cahokia are attributed to a prehistoric Native American city.
Pro Tip 2/3Visibility in Landscape
An earthwork can dominate a landscape, clearly visible from a distance as a distinctive feature.
From the valley, you can see the earthwork along the ridge, shaping the horizon.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Symbol
Earthworks may symbolize cultural achievements, power, or territorial boundaries
The ancient earthwork symbolizes the boundary of the kingdom.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Importance
Earthworks often indicate significant historical sites, such as ancient fortifications or ceremonial structures.
The earthen mounds found at Cahokia are attributed to a prehistoric Native American city.
Pro Tip 2/3Visibility in Landscape
An earthwork can dominate a landscape, clearly visible from a distance as a distinctive feature.
From the valley, you can see the earthwork along the ridge, shaping the horizon.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Symbol
Earthworks may symbolize cultural achievements, power, or territorial boundaries
The ancient earthwork symbolizes the boundary of the kingdom.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Importance
Earthworks often indicate significant historical sites, such as ancient fortifications or ceremonial structures.
The earthen mounds found at Cahokia are attributed to a prehistoric Native American city.
Pro Tip 2/3Visibility in Landscape
An earthwork can dominate a landscape, clearly visible from a distance as a distinctive feature.
From the valley, you can see the earthwork along the ridge, shaping the horizon.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Symbol
Earthworks may symbolize cultural achievements, power, or territorial boundaries
The ancient earthwork symbolizes the boundary of the kingdom.
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near Petersburg and the glass was standing in an earthwork when he wrote an enemy shell exploded and wounded me so badly that it was necessary to amputate my right arm I also lost he said two fingers and the thumb of my
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A Soldier's Script PIPE Nat...
near Petersburg and the glass was standing in an earthwork when he wrote an enemy shell exploded and wounded me so badly that it was necessary to amputate my right arm I also lost he said two fingers and the thumb of my
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