embankment
noun
a bank, mound, dike, or the like, raised to hold back water, carry a roadway, etc.
embankments
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pluralof embankment.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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That means the tracks, signals, embankments and major stations.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
They describe daily movements of Israeli tanks, recurrent gunfire and the construction of tall sand embankments.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
"Due to the impact of persistent heavy rainfall and the prolonged passage of floodwaters at high levels, the safety of reservoirs and embankments in the affected areas faces a severe test," he said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
SAR allows researchers to inspect and characterize pavements, retaining walls, and embankments from space and can help determine if there are flaws that should be further inspected for repair, saving valuable time.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 6, 2024
Women in dresses of crimson and aquamarine walked slowly along the embankments.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
