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Earthmoving

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Designed to move large quantities of earth or rubble for civil engineering or building purposes. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Of great significance. comparable, figuratively
Noun
  1. 1
    The removal of large quantities of soil, e.g. from a construction site. uncountable

    "Work was started in January, 1958 and involved considerable earth-moving, as a cutting about 25ft deep was needed to give rail access to a newly acquired site to the north of the station."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From earth + moving.

Etymology 2

From earth + moving.

See also for "earthmoving"

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