demolition

Definition of Demolition in English :

1. demolition, destruction, wipeout

an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something

2. demolition

the act of demolishing

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Demolition

noun

1.

the act of demolishing or state of being demolished

2. mainly military

a.

destruction by explosives

b.

(as modifier)

a demolition charge

noun

a demolishing or being demolished; often specif., destruction by explosives

n.

1. The act or process of wrecking or destroying, especially destruction by explosives.

2. demolitions Explosives, especially when designed or used as weapons.