rip-rap
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of rip-rap
C19: reduplication of rap 1
Example Sentences
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Largemouth bass are good with red or brown Texas-rigged plastic worms, white spinners, and crankbaits near docks, rip-rap, brush and brush piles.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 18, 2020
Largemouth bass are fair with finesse worms, silver spoons, and medium crankbaits in deeper water near docks, rip-rap, and brush piles.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 30, 2020
Largemouth bass are fair with purple or red plastic worms and crankbaits in deeper water near docks, rip-rap, and brush piles.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 10, 2020
Largemouth bass are good on jerk baits, diving crankbaits, and long plastic worms near submerged structure, cover, and rip-rap.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 8, 2020
Want to rip-rap the outer edge of this water hole, so the bank will not cave in and undo all our work!
From The Pony Rider Boys in New Mexico Or, the End of the Silver Trail by Frank Gee Patchin
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