Revetement (Noun)
Meaning
A facing (usually masonry) that supports an embankment.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The revetement of the riverbank was designed to prevent erosion during floods.
- The old stone revetement of the dam had been repaired many times over the years.
- A revetement of interlocking concrete blocks was installed along the slope to stabilize it.
- The engineer specified a revetement of riprap to protect the base of the embankment from scouring.
- The historic revetement of the canal was carefully restored to its original appearance.