earthwork

The word “earthwork” has 2 syllables: earth-work

It's pronounced as /ˈɜːrθwɜːrk/

What is synonym and antonym for earthwork?

In the thesaurus, “earthwork” has 82 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for earthwork along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for earthwork

arroyo
bank
barrage
barricade
barrier
bastion
battlement
block
blockhouse
breakwater
breastwork
buffer
bulwark
canal
castle
channel
citadel
consolidation
cut
dam
defense
depression
dike
ditch
drain
drill
dugout
elevation
embankment
embattlement
entrenchment
excavation
fastness
fence
floodgate
fort
fortress
fosse
foxhole
furrow
garrison
gorge
guard
gulch
gully
gutter
head
hill
hollow
jetty
keep
levee
lock
main
milldam
moat
mound
outpost
parapet
pit
preparation
presidio
protection
rampart
reinforcement
ridge
rut
seawall
security
sink
sluice
stank
stockade
strengthening
stronghold
support
trough
tube
vallation
wall
waterway
weir

Antonyms for earthwork

depression
ditch
opening

Meanings of earthwork

noun
1. Any structure made from earth; especially an embankment or rampart used as a fortification.

Example Sentences

The ancient civilization left behind impressive earthworks that still puzzle archaeologists.
The construction project involved extensive earthwork to reshape the landscape.
The artist's installation featured large-scale earthworks inspired by nature.
Engineers carefully planned the earthwork to ensure proper drainage and stability.
The military fortifications included strategic earthworks to defend against attacks.

On this page you'll find 85 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to earthwork, such as: arroyo, bank, barrage, barricade, barrier, bastion, battlement.

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