O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image

embanked

/ɛmˈbæŋkt/ verb · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does embanked mean?

verb

to construct a bank or wall along a river or lake, typically to prevent flooding or to create a stable shoreline.

Example

"The embanked riverbank was designed to withstand heavy rainfall and prevent erosion."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Etymologically related

Synonyms for embanked

Antonyms of embanked

Rhymes with embanked