# earthwork

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɝθwɝk/ · frequency rank #69,809

## Definitions
1. Any structure made from earth, especially an embankment used for fortification or flood control.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/earthwork