embankment in Catalan
embankment in Catalan is terraplè — embankment means a raised bank of earth or stone built to hold back water, or to carry a road or railway across low ground.
embankment in Catalan
terraplè
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 does "embankment" mean?
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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.
"The river burst its banks and flooded the land beyond the embankment."
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embankment in a sentence
- The river burst its banks and flooded the land beyond the embankment.
- The railway runs along a high embankment through the valley.
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What is "embankment" in Catalan?
"embankment" in Catalan is terraplè. embankment means: A raised bank of earth or stone built to hold back water, or to carry a road or railway across low ground.
How do you use "embankment" in a sentence?
Example: "The river burst its banks and flooded the land beyond the embankment." In Catalan, "embankment" is terraplè.
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