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em·bank·ment [ɪmˈbæŋkmənt, emˈ-] N

embankment

nasip m

embankment of a road

[cestni] nasip m

embankment of a river

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By 1941, they had constructed 13 massive bridges and 45 km of granite embankments and doubled the capacity of water-supply network. en.wikipedia.org

Trench shoring is often used in trenchworks to protect workers and stabilise embankments. en.wikipedia.org

It is located at the northeastern end of the reservoir, and is a two-story building partially buried in the embankment. en.wikipedia.org

The earth-fill gravity embankment dam is 305 feet (93 m) tall and was completed in 1967. en.wikipedia.org

The southeast embankment generally experiences significant surface runoff from snow-melt and rain. en.wikipedia.org

Embankments and cuttings were now a feature of the line as it headed towards its terminus. en.wikipedia.org

The remaining length of the line is on an embankment. en.wikipedia.org

The eastern side overlooking the harbour was protected by a short wet moat and by the embankment of the harbour. en.wikipedia.org

The wind caused the plane to veer off the runway, down a grass side embankment and through a fence. en.wikipedia.org

This silt was then put to use for strengthening of embankment and building of islands as wintering grounds for migratory birds. en.wikipedia.org

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