earthwork

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

earth +‎ work

Pronunciation[edit]

(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈɝθwɝk/
(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈɜːθwɜːk/

Noun[edit]

earthwork (plural earthworks)

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

Translations[edit]

structure made from earth

Chinese:
Mandarin: 土方工程 (tǔfāng gōngchéng)
Finnish: maavalli

French: please add this translation if you can
Italian: montarozzo m, terrapieno (it) m
Maori: maioro

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