earthwork
🇺🇸
/ˈɜːrθwɜːrk/
🇬🇧
/ˈɜːθwɜːk/
noun
R
A structure made of earth, like a wall or a mound, used for protection or as a part of a building.
The ancient earthworks around the city served as a strong defense against invaders.
translation
A structure made of earth, like a wall or a mound, used for protection or as a part of a building.
Word Forms
Plural
earthworks