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   demolition

   /ˌdɛməˈlɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action or process of demolishing or being demolished: "the monument was saved from demolition" Similar destructionknocking downpulling downtearing downflatteningrazinglevellingbulldozingclearanceobliterationannihilationdestructionwreckingrefutationdisprovaldisprovingOpposite constructionconfirmation
   • ▪ an overwhelming defeat: "Ireland's demolition of England" Similar defeatconquestvanquishingtrouncingroutingroutinformal:massacreannihilationslaughterlickingthrashingclobberinghammering

   Word Origin mid 16th century: via French from Latin demolitio(n-), from the verb demoliri (see demolish).

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   • 1. demolitionist noun

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   What does demolition mean?

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   What is mechanical demolition?

   • Mechanical demolition involves the use of powered mobile plant, such as excavators, cranes, loaders and bulldozers. There may be a mix of hand and mechanical demolition methods applied. All powered mobile plant used for demolition work must be fitted with a suitable combination of operator protective devices.

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   What does Demolición mean?

   • demolición… demolição… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! DEMOLITION meaning: 1. the act of destroying something such as a building: 2. the act of proving that an argument or….

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   What is a demolition of a team or opponent?

   • The demolition of a team or opponent is their defeat by a great amount. ...Lazio's impressive 3-1 demolition of Inter Milan. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   Demolition is the act of deliberately destroying a building or other structure, often to build something else in its place. It can also mean the defeat of a team or opponent by a great amount, or the use of explosives to destroy something.

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   Demolition is the act of knocking something down or totally destroying it. It's what construction crews do with sledgehammers and wrecking balls. Not for the faint of heart, demolition usually involves explosives, bulldozers and lots of dust and debris.

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