earthmoving

earth·mov·ing

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [urth-moo-ving]
- /ˈɜrθˌmu vɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [urth-moo-ving]
- /ˈɜrθˌmu vɪŋ/

Definitions of earthmoving word

adjective earthmoving of or relating to earthmovers: earthmoving machinery. 1
noun earthmoving (construction, not comparable) Designed to move large quantities of earth or rubble for civil engineering or building purposes. 1
adjective earthmoving having great importance or consequence 0
adjective earthmoving (figuratively, comparable) Of great significance. 0

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Origin of earthmoving

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40; earth + moving

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Parts of speech for Earthmoving

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earthmoving popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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