earthworks
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/ˈɜrˌθwɜrks/
/ˈɜːθwɜːks/
GeneralEngineering
- 1 hafriyat, toprak işleri
Definition (English)
The moving of large amounts of earth, for example to build roads or foundations.
Example Sentences
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The construction site needs extensive earthworks.İnşaat alanında kapsamlı hafriyat gerekiyor.
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Earthworks are needed before building can start.İnşaata başlamadan önce hafriyat yapılması gerekiyor.
GeneralArchaeology
- 1 toprak set, toprak tahkimat
Definition (English)
Large banks or walls of earth built in the past, for example as defences.
Example Sentences
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The hill is surrounded by ancient earthworks.Tepenin etrafı eski toprak setlerle çevrili.
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Archaeologists studied the Iron Age earthworks.Arkeologlar Demir Çağı'na ait toprak tahkimatları inceledi.
Synonyms
excavationearthmoving
Collocations
earthworks contractorearthworks machineryearthworks projectearthworks siteearthworks operationearthworks equipment