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Revetment

usgb/rɪˈvetmənt/Volume
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Coastal Protection

Revetments are primarily used to protect coastlines and riverbanks from water damage.

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After the storm, the revetment shielded the coastal town from high tides.
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Not A Dam

Unlike dams, revetments are not meant to hold back water completely but to absorb wave energy.

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The revetment along the lake is for wave control, not for creating a reservoir.
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Preventing Erosion

Revetments reduce erosion by absorbing the impact of water, protecting the land behind them.

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The farmers supported the building of a revetment to safeguard their riverside fields.
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