1. relating to or used for the movement and excavation of large quantities of earth or soil, especially in construction and engineering projects

1. the process or activity of moving and excavating earth and soil, typically using heavy machinery in construction, mining, or civil engineering
Usage: often used in construction and engineering contexts

Examples

• The construction company rented earthmoving equipment for the highway project.
• Earthmoving machinery includes bulldozers, excavators, and dump trucks.
• The earthmoving phase of the building project took three months to complete.
• Heavy earthmoving operations began at the site last week.
• Skilled operators are essential for efficient earthmoving work.
• The contractor specialized in earthmoving and site preparation.