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embankment

/ˈembæŋkmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does embankment mean?

noun

A bank or wall of earth, stone, or concrete built to prevent flooding or erosion of a river or lake, or a raised area of land alongside a river or lake.

Example

"The embankment along the river provided a safe path for walkers and cyclists."

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