Looking for the meaning of the word BACKFILL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BACKFILL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Backfill
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbakfɪl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
refill (an excavated hole) with the material dug out of it
Short Definition:refill excavated hole with material dug out of it
Examples:- they backfill the hole to street level
- you'll need to backfill with excavated material
Word: Backfill
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbakfɪl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
material used for backfilling
Short Definition:material used for backfilling
Examples:- archaeologists are attempting to understand the origin of the backfill found there
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