Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Protective Embankment.
Protective Embankment - as a noun
A steep artificial slope in front of a fortification
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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"The protective embankment along the river prevented the flooding of nearby homes."
"The government decided to build a protective embankment to shield the city from storm surges."
"The construction crew reinforced the protective embankment with concrete blocks."
"During heavy rainfall, water overflowed from the river and breached the protective embankment."
"The coastal town relied on a network of protective embankments to combat erosion."
