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Definition of earthwork noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

earthwork

noun
 
/ˈɜːθwɜːk/
 
/ˈɜːrθwɜːrk/
[usually plural]
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  1. a large bank of earth that was built long ago in the past and used as a defence
    • A castle and extensive earthworks are still to be found in the area.
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