Bahndamm — meaning in English
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English meaning
- causeway noun A raised road or path crossing water, marsh, or other low ground.
- embankment noun A raised bank of earth or stone built to hold back water, or to carry a road or railway across low ground.
Senses
Bahndamm is used for these senses in English:
- causeway A road that is raised so as to be above water, marshland, and similar low-lying obstacles, which in some cases may flood periodically (e.g. due to tides). Originally causeways were much like dykes, generally pierced to let water through, whereas many modern causeways are more like bridges or viaducts.
- embankment 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.