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Bulldoze

usgb/ˈbʊldəʊz/Volume
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Physical DestructionPlay
Use 'bulldoze' when talking about physically tearing down structures or obstacles. SlideThe crew will bulldoze the abandoned houses next month.
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Complete removalPlay
'Bulldoze' implies that something is completely removed or cleared away, leaving little to nothing behind. SlideThe developer's plan is to bulldoze the entire block for the new mall.
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Heavy MachineryPlay
The word often refers to the use of heavy machinery, not just manual labor. SlideThey had to bulldoze the hill to create the new road.