retaining

🇺🇸 /rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
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A wall or structure that holds back something like soil or water to prevent it from moving.

The retaining wall was built to prevent the soil from sliding down the hill.

translation

adj. A wall or structure that holds back something like soil or water to prevent it from moving.