(~s)
1.
The ~ of something is the act of removing it.
What they expected to be the ~ of a small lump turned out to be major surgery...
N-UNCOUNT: usu with supp
2.
Removal is the process of transporting furniture or equipment from one building to another. (mainly BRIT; in AM, use moving )
Home ~s are best done in cool weather...
N-VAR: usu with supp, oft N n