Gabion
noun
A cage or basket filled with rocks or soil. They are often used in building and construction work.
Gabions were used to stabilize the river bank and prevent erosion.

Often appears as...
- build with gabion
- gabion wall
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A cage or basket filled with rocks or soil. They are often used in building and construction work.
Gabions were used to stabilize the river bank and prevent erosion.

Often appears as...
- build with gabion
- gabion wall
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1

Construction Use
Gabions are mainly used in engineering and construction settings, like supporting walls or embankments.

The contractors discussed where to place the gabions for the new sea defense wall.
Environmental Purpose
These structures serve to protect the environment by controlling erosion and managing water flow.

To safeguard the wetlands, gabions were installed along the shoreline.
Landscape Design
Apart from functionality, gabions can also be used in landscaping to create attractive and natural-looking barriers.

They decided to use gabions to create a terraced garden.
Construction Use
Gabions are mainly used in engineering and construction settings, like supporting walls or embankments.

The contractors discussed where to place the gabions for the new sea defense wall.
Environmental Purpose
These structures serve to protect the environment by controlling erosion and managing water flow.

To safeguard the wetlands, gabions were installed along the shoreline.
Landscape Design
Apart from functionality, gabions can also be used in landscaping to create attractive and natural-looking barriers.

They decided to use gabions to create a terraced garden.
Construction Use
Gabions are mainly used in engineering and construction settings, like supporting walls or embankments.

The contractors discussed where to place the gabions for the new sea defense wall.
Environmental Purpose
These structures serve to protect the environment by controlling erosion and managing water flow.

To safeguard the wetlands, gabions were installed along the shoreline.
Landscape Design
Apart from functionality, gabions can also be used in landscaping to create attractive and natural-looking barriers.

They decided to use gabions to create a terraced garden.
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