revetment

🇺🇸 /rɪˈvetmənt/ 🇬🇧 /rɪˈvetmənt/
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A covering or facing of stones or other materials to strengthen a wall or embankment.

The riverbank was reinforced with a concrete revetment to prevent erosion.

translation

n. A covering or facing of stones or other materials to strengthen a wall or embankment.

Word Forms

Plural revetments