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Demolition
Definition
The action or process of demolishing or being demolished.
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- demolition work
- demolition crew
- demolition site
- demolition permit
- demolition derby
- demolition expert
- demolition project
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Usage note
Demolition specifically refers to the act of tearing down a building or structure. While it can be used metaphorically, its primary meaning is literal. Be careful not to confuse it with 'de molestation', which refers to sexual assault.
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Example sentences
- The demolition crew used a wrecking ball to tear down the building.
- The demolition of the old bridge will make way for a new one.
- The demolition caused a lot of dust and debris.
- The city council approved the demolition of the abandoned warehouse.
- The demolition process took several weeks to complete.
Quotes
"Demolition is not destruction; it's a way to start again." - Catherine Corsini
"Demolition is a messy business, not for the fainthearted." - Ziad K. Abdelnour
"Demolition is not a negative process, it's a creative one." - Mike Meursing
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