embankment (Meaning)
embankment (n)
a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection
embankment (n.)
The act of surrounding or defending with a bank.
A structure of earth, gravel, etc., raised to prevent water from overflowing a level tract of country, to retain water in a reservoir, or to carry a roadway, etc.
Synonyms & Antonyms of embankment
embankment Sentence Examples
- The embankment provided a solid foundation for the railway tracks.
- The lush vegetation on the embankment added to the picturesque beauty of the landscape.
- The river's embankment served as a protective barrier against flooding.
- The steep embankment made it difficult to climb, but the view from the top was worth the effort.
- The construction of the embankment required careful planning and engineering expertise.
- The embankment's design had to take into account the weight of the vehicles that would pass over it.
- The embankment was reinforced with steel rods to ensure its stability.
- The embankment's height was precisely calculated to provide adequate clearance for ships passing underneath.
- The embankment's surface was paved with asphalt to provide a smooth and durable roadway.
- The embankment's maintenance was essential to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
FAQs About the word embankment
a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protectionThe act of surrounding or defending with a bank., A str
dam,levee, dike, head, barricade, ditch, breakwater,canal, rampart, weir
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The embankment provided a solid foundation for the railway tracks.
The lush vegetation on the embankment added to the picturesque beauty of the landscape.
The river's embankment served as a protective barrier against flooding.
The steep embankment made it difficult to climb, but the view from the top was worth the effort.
