riprap Synonyms
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riprap Meaning
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riprap (n.)
A foundation or sustaining wall of stones thrown together without order, as in deep water or on a soft bottom.
Webster
riprap (v. t.)
To form a riprap in or upon.
riprap Sentence Examples
- The riprap along the riverbank effectively prevented further erosion.
- The massive riprap blocks formed a protective barrier against the crashing waves.
- Placing riprap around the bridge abutments increased the structure's resilience to scour.
- The contractors used massive riprap to reinforce the dam's foundation.
- The steep slope was stabilized with a layer of riprap to prevent landslides.
- The riprap lining the channel acted as a natural filter, reducing sediment and pollutants.
- The interlocking riprap boulders created a stable base for the coastal road.
- The riprap dike protected the low-lying areas from storm surges and flooding.
- The river's meandering course was straightened by placing riprap on the outside of the bends.
- The riprap embankment served as a sound barrier, mitigating noise pollution from the nearby highway.
FAQs About the word riprap
A foundation or sustaining wall of stones thrown together without order, as in deep water or on a soft bottom., To form a riprap in or upon.
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The riprap along the riverbank effectively prevented further erosion.
The massive riprap blocks formed a protective barrier against the crashing waves.
Placing riprap around the bridge abutments increased the structure's resilience to scour.
The contractors used massive riprap to reinforce the dam's foundation.
