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revetment

American  
[ri-vet-muhnt] / rɪˈvɛt mənt /

noun

  1. a facing of masonry or the like, especially for protecting an embankment.

  2. an ornamental facing, as on a common masonry wall, of marble, face brick, tiles, etc.

revetment British  
/ rɪˈvɛtmənt /

noun

  1. a facing of stones, sandbags, etc, to protect a wall, embankment, or earthworks

  2. another name for retaining wall

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Etymology

Origin of revetment

From the French word revêtement, dating back to 1765–75. See revet, -ment

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