earthwork

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Contents

1 English
- 1.1 Etymology
- 1.2 Noun
  - 1.2.1 Translations

English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

earth +‎ work

Noun[edit]

earthwork (plural earthworks)

Any structure made from earth; especially an embankment or rampart used as a fortification.

Translations[edit]

Any structure made from earth

Italian: montarozzo m, terrapieno (it) m

Maori: maioro

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