Embankment (earthworks) - Wikipedia An embankment is a raised wall, bank, or mound that is made of earth or stone and used to hold back water or carry a roadway
EMBANKMENT Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com EMBANKMENT definition: a bank, mound, dike, or the like, raised to hold back water, carry a roadway, etc See examples of embankment used in a sentence
Embankment - definition of embankment by The Free Dictionary Define embankment embankment synonyms, embankment pronunciation, embankment translation, English dictionary definition of embankment n 1 The act of embanking 2 A mound of earth or stone built to hold back water or to support a roadway American Heritage® Dictionary of the English
embankment - Wiktionary, the free dictionary embankment (plural embankments) a long mound of earth, stone, or similar material, usually built for purposes such as to hold back or store water, for protection from weather or enemies, or to support a road or railway
What Is an Embankment and How Is One Constructed? An embankment is a raised structure composed of compacted earth, soil, rock, or other fill materials It stands above the surrounding natural ground level, forming a stable mound or bank