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Rarebackfilling
The correct spelling is backfilling.
How to pronounce backfilling
verb
Say it like: Bak-fil-lin-g
The correct spelling is backfilling. To refill a hole with the material dug out of it. For example: "The company backfilled Joe's position after he was terminated."
Usage Examples
“The company backfilled Joe's position after he was terminated.”
“the backfilling of trenches”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To refill a hole with the material dug out of it.
- 2.To refill an excavation unit to restore the former ground surface and/or to preserve the unit and make it recognizable as having been excavated.
- 3.To provide reserve support.
- 4.To replenish or restock due to attrition or loss.
noun
- 1.The process by which something is backfilled.
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