"earthwork" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: earthwork [singular], earthworks [plural]
Etymology: earth + work Etymology templates: {{compound|earth|work}} earth + work Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. An earthwork is a construction made of earth, especially to protect an area from attack.
    Sense id: simple-earthwork-en-noun-5ytruSkt
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