Embankment meaning

What does “embankment” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“embankment” is a noun with one meaning. Its most common meaning is: a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection.

embankment

noun

  1. a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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