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earthworks

/ˈɜrˌθwɜrks/ /ˈɜːθwɜːks/
noun
GeneralEngineering
  1. 1 hafriyat, toprak işleri

Definition (English)

The moving of large amounts of earth, for example to build roads or foundations.

Example Sentences

  1. The construction site needs extensive earthworks.
    İnşaat alanında kapsamlı hafriyat gerekiyor.
  2. Earthworks are needed before building can start.
    İnşaata başlamadan önce hafriyat yapılması gerekiyor.
GeneralArchaeology
  1. 1 toprak set, toprak tahkimat

Definition (English)

Large banks or walls of earth built in the past, for example as defences.

Example Sentences

  1. The hill is surrounded by ancient earthworks.
    Tepenin etrafı eski toprak setlerle çevrili.
  2. Archaeologists studied the Iron Age earthworks.
    Arkeologlar Demir Çağı'na ait toprak tahkimatları inceledi.

Synonyms

excavationearthmoving

Collocations

earthworks contractorearthworks machineryearthworks projectearthworks siteearthworks operationearthworks equipment