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Definition of earthmoving
earthmoving
/ˈɝːθˌmuːvɪŋ/
earth · mov · ing
Adjective:earthmoving
earthmoving Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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1
Designed for or relating to the excavation and transport of large quantities of soil, rock, or rubble in construction and mining.
Example
"The construction company leased several heavy earthmoving machines to clear the site for the new highway."
2
Having a profound, momentous, or transformative effect or significance.
Example
"While the policy adjustment was helpful, it was hardly an earthmoving reform."
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1
The process or work of excavating, shifting, and grading large quantities of soil and rock, typically using heavy machinery in engineering and construction projects.
Example
"Major earthmoving began in early spring to level the terrain for the reservoir."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Earthmoving. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/earthmoving