revetment

[US]/rɪˈvɛtmənt/
[UK]/rɪˈvɛtmənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a protective structure or covering, often used for walls or embankments; surface material used in trenches or ditches

Phrases & Collocations

rock revetment

revetment wall

revetment design

revetment structure

revetment system

revetment repair

revetment installation

revetment project

revetment material

revetment effectiveness

Example Sentences

the coastal revetment protects the beach from erosion.

they constructed a revetment to stabilize the riverbank.

the revetment was designed to withstand strong wave action.

maintenance of the revetment is essential for flood prevention.

they used large stones for the revetment construction.

the revetment along the shoreline was recently renovated.

environmental studies show the effectiveness of the revetment.

local authorities are planning new revetment projects.

the revetment helps to protect wildlife habitats.

after the storm, the revetment showed signs of damage.

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