embankment

The word “embankment” has 3 syllables: em-bank-ment

It's pronounced as /ɪmˈbæŋkmənt/

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In the thesaurus, “embankment” has 30 synonyms.

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Synonyms for embankment

noun
1. 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.

The road was built along an embankment to prevent flooding from the nearby river.
The workers reinforced the embankment with concrete to stop further erosion.
They climbed to the top of the embankment to get a better view of the valley.
The embankment was carefully designed to protect the railway from high water levels.
The old embankment collapsed during the heavy rain, causing significant damage to the area.

On this page you'll find 30 synonyms or another words to embankment, such as: bank, barrage, barricade, barrier, block, breakwater, breastwork.

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