noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The removal of topsoil before an excavation or embankment is begun. uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   present participle of topsoil form-of, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

soil additionsoil amendmentsoil applicationsoil placementsoil surfacesurface soil

Antonyms

All antonyms

native soilsoil losssoil removalsubsoil

Etymology

From topsoil + -ing.