earthwork
Pronunciation: /ˈɝθwɝk/
The English word “earthwork” has 1 meaning listed here.
noun
- Any structure made from earth, especially an embankment used for fortification or flood control.
Etymology
From earth + work. First attested in the 1630s.
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