Revetment

/rɪˈvetmənt/

noun

A defensive wall or barrier, often made of stone or concrete, that is built to prevent erosion by waves or currents.

The city built a revetment along the river to prevent flooding.

Technical

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

After the storm, the revetment shielded the coastal town from high tides.

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

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

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

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

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