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| sculpture |
to alter the physical shape of (a piece of land), as by erosion or landscaping. [1/7 definitions] |
| sea wall |
a wall or embankment strong enough to withstand the force of waves, built esp. to protect a shore from erosion. |
| soil conservation |
a method, such as crop rotation or contour farming, to protect fertile topsoil from erosion or other damage. |
| wash |
the erosion of earth by the action of moving water. [1/20 definitions] |
| wastage |
loss through wear, deterioration, destruction, erosion, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| wear away |
to cause the gradual erosion of. [1/2 definitions] |
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