revetement

[US]/ˌrɛvəˈtəʊmɒ̃/
[UK]/ˌrɛvəˈtoʊmɑːn/

Translation

n.a retaining wall or facing of masonry or other material, supporting or protecting a mass of earth, embankment, etc.
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the ancient fortress was fortified with a sturdy stone revetement to protect against erosion.

engineers applied a concrete revetement along the riverbank to prevent flooding.

the building's exterior features a modern glass revetement that reflects sunlight beautifully.

a protective revetement was installed on the bridge to shield it from corrosion.

the museum's interior walls display an elegant marble revetement throughout the gallery.

construction workers are applying a waterproof revetement to the basement walls.

the historic church has been restored with its original timber revetement carefully preserved.

architects specified a composite revetement material for the skyscraper's facade.

the revetement on the tunnel walls helps reduce noise from passing trains.

a decorative brick revetement adds character to the restaurant's outdoor patio.

the coastal defense system includes a concrete revetement to withstand wave action.

homeowners often choose vinyl revetement for its durability and low maintenance requirements.

the concrete revetement on the retaining wall showed signs of cracking after years of weather exposure.

architects selected a natural stone revetement to give the luxury hotel a timeless appearance.

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