Meaning of the word embankment in English

What does embankment mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

embankment

US /ɪmˈbæŋk.mənt/

UK /ɪmˈbæŋk.mənt/

a wall or bank of earth or stone built to prevent a river flooding an area or to carry a road or railway over an area of low ground

Example:

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The train tracks ran along the river embankment.

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They built a new embankment to protect the town from floods.

Synonym:

bank dike levee mound ridge

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