earthmoving phase
- noun
- Specialized
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fase de movimiento de tierras
- After the earthmoving phase is finished, the foundation work can begin.
Examples
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The project faced delays during the earthmoving phase due to unexpected underground obstructions.
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Environmental assessments are often required before starting the earthmoving phase of large developments.
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The earthmoving phase is crucial for stability.
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During the earthmoving phase, heavy machinery is used.
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The construction team completed the earthmoving phase ahead of schedule, allowing them to proceed to the foundation work.
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Before any building can occur, the earthmoving phase must be carefully planned and executed to ensure a solid base.
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Unexpected weather conditions can significantly impact the duration of the earthmoving phase in a construction project.
Synonyms
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1.0
Making a hole in the ground using tools like a shovel
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5.8
Digging away earth to find old objects or to make space for a building
Surface Forms
Morphology
earthmoving + phase
Although 'earthmoving' is a technical compound, its meaning is directly derivable from the constituents 'earth' (soil) + 'moving' (the action of moving), and 'phase' means a stage. A B1 learner who knows those words can infer this refers to the stage of a project when earth/soil is excavated or moved, so the expression is compositional and transparent.
Etymology
The phrase earthmoving phase pictures big machines moving soil; earthmoving is the moving of soil and phase is one stage of a building project. So, it means 'the part of a building project when soil is dug, moved and shaped to prepare the site'.