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Wells supplied with pumps can extract water from the aquifer. noun - is an underground layer of permeable rock, sediment, or soil that holds and transmits groundwater, functioning as a natural reservoir. start learning
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a layer of clay hidden beneath a layer of lighter top soil. noun - thick, heavy soil that is soft when wet, and hard when dry or baked, used for making bricks and containers. start learning
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noun - sand and clay that has been carried along by a river and is left on land. start learning
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Gravel for the garden path. noun - small pieces of stone used to make paths and road surfaces. start learning
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A rounded stone formerly used in paving streets. noun - a rounded stone used on the surface of an old-fashioned road. start learning
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noun - is a problematic, highly compressible, low-strength organic soil formed from decomposed plant matter in waterlogged conditions. start learning
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noun - is the essential process of removing soil, rock, and other materials from the ground to create spaces for constructing buildings, roads, utilities, and other infrastructure. start learning
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A railway embankment. noun - is a raised structure or mound of compacted earth or other materials used to create a stable, elevated platform for roads, railways, and other infrastructure, or to hold back water to prevent flooding. start learning
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noun - a long, narrow hole in the ground next to a road or field, which water can flow through. start learning
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verb - 1. Dig a large hole for the plant, then backfill with soil and compost. 2. Finally, backfill the trench. / noun - some of the fluorite produced from the lead mines was used as backfill underground. verb - to fill a hole created by digging or drilling, especially using some of the material that has been taken out. / noun - is the material, such as soil, gravel etc., used to refill an excavated area after a foundation or trench has been constructed. start learning
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Concrete foundations. noun - the part of a building, road, bridge, etc that is under the ground and supports it. start learning
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The explosion damaged the bridge, but the substructure remained intact. noun - is the part of a structure that lies below ground level, serving as the critical foundation to transfer the building's loads to the supporting soil. start learning
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noun - is a low-strength mix with a high aggregate-to-cement ratio, typically containing less than 10% cement by weight. start learning
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noun - is the temporary installation of structural supports to reinforce the walls of an excavated trench, preventing them from collapsing and ensuring the safety of workers and surrounding structures. start learning
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noun - is a machine with a vibrating steel plate that uses centrifugal force to densify loose materials like soil, sand, gravel, and asphalt by reducing air pockets and creating a more stable, and strong foundation. start learning
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