earthworks

Noun

Engineering works created through the moving or processing of parts of the earth's surface involving quantities of soil or unformed rock.

ریشه

From Middle English erthewerk, equivalent to earth +‎ works.

مثال

• The earthworks for the new railway line took several months.
• The archaeologists were excited to explore the ancient earthworks.
• The earthworks were designed to prevent flooding.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Ancient earthworks Defensive earthworks Earthworks construction