HyperDic: revetment

English > 2 senses of the word revetment:
NOUNartifactrevetmenta barrier against explosives
artifactrevetment, revetement, stone facinga facing (usually masonry) that supports an embankment
English > revetment: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA barrier against explosives.
BroaderbarrierA structure or object that impedes free movement
Spanishfortificación
English > revetment: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA facing (usually masonry) that supports an embankment.
Synonymsrevetement, stone facing
Part ofembankmentA long artificial mound of stone or earth
Broaderfacing, claddingA protective covering that protects the outside of a building
Spanishrevestimiento de piedra, revetement
Catalanrevetement
Verbsrevetface with a layer of stone or concrete or other supporting material so as to retain
revetconstruct a revetment

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