2. Verb. (third-person singular of backfill) ¹
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Definition of Backfills
1. backfill [v] - See also: backfill
Lexicographical Neighbors of Backfills
Literary usage of Backfills
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Permafrost: North American Contribution [to The] Second International Conference by Building Research Advisory Board Staff (1973)
"The eventual development of abrupt surface irregularities in the finished pavement
may be reduced by tapering excavations and backfills so as to ensure ..."
2. Contracts in Engineering, the Interpretation and Writing of Engineering by James Irwin Tucker (1910)
"Required to be done when backfills are complete and settled; work to satisfy city
authorities, etc. 503. 60. States what pavements are included under this ..."
3. The Temple of Apollo Bassitas by Frederick A. Cooper (1996)
"Such a study would be seriously handicapped by the failure of early excavators
to excavate properly the ancient backfills against the perimeters ..."
4. The Sanctuary of Demeter and Kore: Topography and Architecture by Nancy Bookidis (1997)
"Subsequently used as filling in terrace backfills, they could then have washed
down the hillside with the collapse of the terrace walls. ..."
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