embankment
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Noun — A raised bank of earth or stone built to hold back water, or to carry a road or railway across low ground.
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How to use embankment
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Etymology
Formed from "embank" (to enclose with a bank) plus the noun-forming suffix "-ment".
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What does “embankment” mean?
The word “embankment” means a raised bank of earth or stone built to hold back water, or to carry a road or railway across low ground. In plain terms, a built-up ridge of earth or stone, usually to hold back water or support a road or track.
How do you pronounce “embankment”?
“Embankment” is pronounced ihm-BANGK-muhnt (/ɪmˈbeɪ̯ŋkmənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “embankment” in a sentence?
Here is “embankment” used in a sentence: “The river burst its banks and flooded the land beyond the embankment.”
What part of speech is “embankment”?
“Embankment” is a noun.
Is “embankment” a common word?
“Embankment” is an uncommon word in modern English.