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Fill

Scope note

Material used to fill a receptacle, cavity, or passage, to raise an existing grade or form a man-made deposit, or to compensate for losses or holes, as for example in picture frames or paintings.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300015132

Broader Terms used

<materials by function>

Term used for

fills (earthwork)

Created

13yrs ago

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