noun
earthwork
Earthwork (noun) means any structure made from earth, especially an embankment used for fortification or flood control.
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Any structure made from earth, especially an embankment used for fortification or flood control.
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Etymology
From earth + work. First attested in the 1630s.
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What is the meaning of earthwork?
"earthwork" (noun) means any structure made from earth, especially an embankment used for fortification or flood control.