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demolition [ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən ˌdiː-] n 1. the act of demolishing or state of being demolished 2. (Military) Chiefly military a. destruction by explosives b. (as modifier) a demolition charge demolitionist n & adj The destruction of structures, facilities, or material by use of fire, water, explosives, mechanical, or other means. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
demolition noun 1. knocking down, levelling, destruction, explosion, wrecking, tearing down, bulldozing, razing the total demolition of the old bridge Translations demolition n → Abbruch m demolition: demolition area n = demolition zone demolition squad n → Abbruchkolonne f demolition work n → Abbrucharbeiten pl demolition zone n → Abbruchgebiet nt demolition [ˌdɛməˈlɪʃ/ən] n → demolizione f demolition squad → squadra di demolizione demolition zone → area or zona di demolizione demolition [ˌdɛməˈlɪʃ/ən] n → demolizione f demolition squad → squadra di demolizione demolition zone → area or zona di demolizione How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Not contented with tearing off all the wainscot and hangings, and splitting the doors to pieces, they beat down the partition walls; and although that alone cost them near two hours, they cut down the cupola or lanthorn, and they began to take the slate and boards from the roof, and were prevented only by the approaching daylight from a total demolition of the building. In this situation, military establishments, nourished by mutual jealousy, would be apt to swell beyond their natural or proper size; and being at the separate disposal of the members, they would be engines for the abridgment or demolition of the national authority. We remained at Kadabra, the guests of Talu, until after his formal induction into office, and then, upon the great fleet which I had been so fortunate to preserve from destruction, we sailed south across the ice-barrier; but not before we had witnessed the total demolition of the grim Guardian of the North under orders of the new Jeddak of Jeddaks. |
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