Meaning & use
Earthwork
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a large artificial bank or mound of soil, especially one built for defensive, ceremonial, or engineering purposes.
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Archaeologists studied the ancient earthwork that once formed part of the fort's defenses.
The construction crew leveled the earthwork before laying the foundation.
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Common in descriptions of ancient fortifications and prehistoric monuments, such as burial mounds.
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