earthwork
nounUK /ˈɜːθwɜːk/
US /ˈɜːrθwɜːrk/
Earthwork is moving and shaping dirt to build things like walls, roads, or hills.
The workers did a lot of earthwork to make the new road flat.
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2. A raised bank or wall made of earth, often built for defense or to hold back water.
The old castle was surrounded by a large earthwork.
3. The process of digging and moving soil in engineering or building projects.
Earthwork is the first step before laying the foundation.
4. A piece of art made by shaping the ground or land itself.
The artist created a giant earthwork in the desert.