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demolition
dem·o·li·tion D0125100 (dĕm′ə-lĭsh′ən, dē′mə-)n.1. The act or process of wrecking or destroying, especially destruction by explosives.2. demolitions Explosives, especially when designed or used as weapons.
[French démolition, from Latin dēmōlītiō, dēmōlītiōn-, from dēmōlīrī, to demolish; see demolish.]
dem′o·li′tion·ist n.demolition (ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən; ˌdiː-) n1. the act of demolishing or state of being demolished2. (Military) chiefly military a. destruction by explosivesb. (as modifier): a demolition charge. ˌdemoˈlitionist n, adjdem•o•li•tion (ˌdɛm əˈlɪʃ ən, ˌdi mə-)
n. 1. an act or instance of demolishing. 2. the state of being demolished; destruction. 3. destruction or demolishment by explosives. 4. demolitions, explosives. [1540–50] dem`o•li′tion•ist, n. demolitionThe destruction of structures, facilities, or material by use of fire, water, explosives, mechanical, or other means.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  demolition - an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys somethingwipeout, destructionconclusion, ending, finish - event whose occurrence ends something; "his death marked the ending of an era"; "when these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the show"annihilation, disintegration - total destruction; "bomb tests resulted in the annihilation of the atoll"eradication, obliteration - the complete destruction of every trace of somethingravage, depredation - (usually plural) a destructive action; "the ravages of time"; "the depredations of age and disease"razing, wrecking - the event of a structure being completely demolished and leveledruination, ruin - an event that results in destructionwrack, rack - the destruction or collapse of something; "wrack and ruin" | | 2. | demolition - the act of demolishingdestruction, devastation - the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists |
demolitionnoun1. knocking down, levelling, destruction, explosion, wrecking, tearing down, bulldozing, razing the total demolition of the old bridge2. defeat, beating, overthrow, pasting (slang), conquest, rout, trouncing, vanquishment their impressive 6-1 demolition of their rivalsTranslationsdemolish (diˈmoliʃ) verb to pull or tear down. They're demolishing the old buildings in the centre of town. 拆毀 拆毁ˌdemoˈlition (demə-) noun 拆毀 拆毁demolition
demolition job1. A very critical attack on someone or something, especially through media outlets. The movie critic did a real demolition job on the new film in last week's paper.2. A resounding, thorough victory over one's opponent. After Ireland's demolition job against Scotland last week, they now stand poised to win the Six Nations Championship.See also: demolition, jobdo a demolition job on (someone or something)To make a very critical attack on someone or something, especially through media outlets. The movie critic did a real demolition job on the new film in last week's paper.See also: demolition, job, ona demolition job BRITISH, JOURNALISMCOMMON1. If you do a demolition job on someone or something, you criticize them strongly and effectively. His speech was a sustained demolition job on the prime minister's strategy.2. If you do a demolition job on an opponent, you defeat them completely. Byram drove home his second goal to make it 3 — 1 and Scott Young completed the demolition job.See also: demolition, jobDemolition
demolition[‚dem·ə′lish·ən] (civil engineering) The act or process of tearing down a building or other structure. (ordnance) Destroying a structure or an area by the use of explosives. DemolitionThe intentional destruction of all or a part of a structure; may include removal of structural elements, partitions, mechanical equipment, and electrical equipment and wiring.   What does it mean when you dream about demolition?A sense of major changes in one’s life, for better or for worse. A breakdown of old ways of doing things. Alternatively, a sense of being scattered and chaotic. demolitionThe systematic destruction of a building, all or in part.demolition
demolitionA destruction and removal of some or all of an existing structure. The process of demolishing something is usually shortened to the verb demo,as in,“We're going to demo that space next week to prepare it for the next tenant.”A demolition usually requires a permit from the same local government agency that issues construction permits. See DEMOL
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Synonyms for demolitionnoun knocking downSynonyms- knocking down
- levelling
- destruction
- explosion
- wrecking
- tearing down
- bulldozing
- razing
noun defeatSynonyms- defeat
- beating
- overthrow
- pasting
- conquest
- rout
- trouncing
- vanquishment
Synonyms for demolitionnoun an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys somethingSynonymsRelated Words- conclusion
- ending
- finish
- annihilation
- disintegration
- eradication
- obliteration
- ravage
- depredation
- razing
- wrecking
- ruination
- ruin
- wrack
- rack
noun the act of demolishingRelated Words |