earthwork

English

Etymology

earth +‎ work

Pronunciation

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

Noun

earthwork (plural earthworks)

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

Translations

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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