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gabion

 

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Gabion

Noun

1. A wire mesh container filled with stones or rocks, used for erosion control and in constructing retaining walls.
Example sentence: The engineers used gabions to stabilize the slopes along the highway.

Noun

2. A rectangular cage made of wire or mesh, filled with earth or other materials, used as a temporary defense structure during warfare.
Example sentence: The soldiers quickly constructed gabions to fortify their position on the battlefield.

Noun

3. A large basket or crate filled with rocks, used to protect against water erosion in river banks.
Example sentence: The riverbank was reinforced with gabions to prevent flooding during heavy rainfall.

Adjective

1. Referring to something that relates to or involves the use of gabions.
Example sentence: The gabion walls provided a unique and visually appealing design for the garden.

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