Definition of EARTHWORK

earthwork

Plural: earthworks

Noun

  • an earthen rampart
  • Any structure made from earth, especially an embankment used for fortification or flood control.

Origin / Etymology

From earth + work. First attested in the 1630s.

Synonyms

earthenwork

Scrabble Score: 19

earthwork: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
earthwork: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
earthwork: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

earthwork: valid Words With Friends Word