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earthmoving

American  
[urth-moo-ving] / ˈɜrθˌmu vɪŋ /

adjective

  1. of or relating to earthmovers.

    earthmoving machinery.


Etymology

Origin of earthmoving

First recorded in 1935–40; earth + moving

Example Sentences

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Heavy earthmoving equipment had been driven off road, large perennial shrubs were uprooted and an acre under active restoration was razed by bulldozer, the letters state.

From Los Angeles Times

Because water is in short supply across the region, fire fighting largely involves excavating fire breaks with earthmoving equipment.

From Seattle Times

"My brother did his digger ticket so I thought I should try to get a dumper ticket so we can get some earthmoving done," Jay explained.

From BBC

More than 100 firefighters, as well as divers and earthmoving units, have been deployed to Ischia, Italy's Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said.

From BBC

A landowner and an earthmoving business are accused of harming and killing the animals by clearing the area.

From BBC