demolition: Meaning and Definition of

dem•o•li•tion

1. an act or instance of demolishing.
2. the state of being demolished; destruction.
3. destruction or demolishment by explosives.
4. explosives, esp. as used in war.

1. of, pertaining to, or working with explosives: A demolition squad attempted to blow up the bridge before the enemy captured it.
2. of or pertaining to tearing down or demolishing: Demolition work had begun on the old building.