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- DictionaryDem·o·li·tion/ˌdeməˈliSHən/
noun
- 1. the action or process of demolishing or being demolished: "the monument was saved from demolition"
The meaning of DEMOLITION is the act of demolishing; especially : destruction in war by means of explosives. How to use demolition in a sentence.
DEMOLITION definition: 1. the act of destroying something such as a building: 2. the act of proving that an argument or…. Learn more.
DEMOLITION meaning: 1. the act of destroying something such as a building: 2. the act of proving that an argument or…. Learn more.
noun. an act or instance of demolishing. the state of being demolished; destruction. destruction or demolishment by explosives. demolitions, explosives, especially as used in war. adjective. of, relating to, or working with explosives: A demolition squad attempted to blow up the bridge before the enemy captured it.
1. The act or process of wrecking or destroying, especially destruction by explosives. 2. demolitions Explosives, especially when designed or used as weapons. [French démolition, from Latin dēmōlītiō, dēmōlītiōn-, from dēmōlīrī, to demolish; see demolish .] dem′o·li′tion·ist n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
Demolition is the act of knocking something down or totally destroying it. It's what construction crews do with sledgehammers and wrecking balls. Not for the faint of heart, demolition usually involves explosives, bulldozers and lots of dust and debris.
[uncountable] the act of showing that an idea or theory is completely wrong. His speech did a very effective demolition job on the government's proposals. [uncountable] the act of defeating somebody easily and completely. Ferguson completed the demolition with a fifth goal 13 minutes from time. Check pronunciation: demolition.
