n. The act of softening or relaxing; relaxation. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. demolitio, fr. demoliri: cf. F. démolition. See Demolish. ] The act of overthrowing, pulling down, or destroying a pile or structure; destruction by violence; utter overthrow; -- opposed to construction;
n. A demolisher. [ R. ] Carlyle. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. demolitio, fr. demoliri: cf. F. démolition. See Demolish. ] The act of overthrowing, pulling down, or destroying a pile or structure; destruction by violence; utter overthrow; -- opposed to construction;
n. A demolisher. [ R. ] Carlyle. [ 1913 Webster ]