gabionade
British
/ ˌɡeɪbɪəˈneɪd /
noun
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a row of gabions submerged in a waterway, stream, river, etc, to control the flow of water
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a fortification constructed of gabions
Etymology
Origin of gabionade
C18: from French; see gabion
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