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demolition
[ dem-uh-lish-uhn, dee-muh- ]
/ ˌdɛm əˈlɪʃ ən, ˌdi mə- /
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noun
an act or instance of demolishing.
the state of being demolished; destruction.
destruction or demolishment by explosives.
demolitions, explosives, especially as used in war.
adjective
of, relating to, or working with explosives: A demolition squad attempted to blow up the bridge before the enemy captured it.
of or relating to tearing down or demolishing: Demolition work had begun on the old building.
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Origin of demolition
OTHER WORDS FROM demolition
dem·o·li·tion·ist, nounnon·dem·o·li·tion, nounWords nearby demolition
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British Dictionary definitions for demolition
demolition
/ (ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən, ˌdiː-) /
noun
the act of demolishing or state of being demolished
mainly military
- destruction by explosives
- (as modifier)a demolition charge
Derived forms of demolition
demolitionist, noun, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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