Revetment
/rɪˈvetmənt/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Coastal Protection
Revetments are primarily used to protect coastlines and riverbanks from water damage. 
After the storm, the revetment shielded the coastal town from high tides.
Pro Tip 2/3Not A Dam
Unlike dams, revetments are not meant to hold back water completely but to absorb wave energy. 
The revetment along the lake is for wave control, not for creating a reservoir.
Pro Tip 3/3Preventing Erosion
Revetments reduce erosion by absorbing the impact of water, protecting the land behind them. 
The farmers supported the building of a revetment to safeguard their riverside fields.
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Embankment
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