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embankment [emˈbæŋkmənt, Brit ɪmˈ-] N

embankment (next to road)

aterro m

embankment (by river)

dique m

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

A permanent wall was also placed below the embankment to prevent landslides from going onto the field. 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

The tracks are on an embankment and access to the platforms is via an underpass beneath them. 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 eastern side overlooking the harbour was protected by a short wet moat and by the embankment of the harbour. en.wikipedia.org

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

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

Powder stores were built and strengthened; in 18731874 the embankments around powder stores were widened. en.wikipedia.org

An embankment against the interior side provided a parapet. en.wikipedia.org

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