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demolition

noun de·mo·li·tion \ˌde-mə-ˈli-shən, ˌdē-mə-\

: deliberate destruction of a building or other structure

Full Definition of DEMOLITION

1
:  the act of demolishing; especially :  destruction in war by means of explosives
2
plural :  explosives for destruction in war
de·mo·li·tion·ist \-ˈli-sh(ə-)nəst\ noun
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First Known Use of DEMOLITION

1549
DEMOLITIONIST Defined for Kids

demolition

noun de·mo·li·tion \ˌde-mə-ˈli-shən\

Definition of DEMOLITION for Kids

:  the act of destroying by breaking apart especially using explosives

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