revetment

• اسم يشير إلى بناء أو غلاف من الحجارة أو الخرسانة أو مواد أخرى يُغطى به جدار أو منحدر أو سد لتقويته وحمايته من التآكل والانهيار، كما يُستخدم كحاجز واقٍ أمام المتفجرات.

A noun referring to a structure, typically made of masonry or other material, that serves as a facing to support an embankment or as a barrier against explosives.

1. Explosive barrierC1formaltechnical

   A protective barrier or wall designed to absorb or deflect the force of explosions, often used in military fortifications.

   حاجز مضاد للانفجار

   • The soldiers built a revetment of sandbags around the artillery position.
   • The revetment shielded the bunker from the blast.
   • Engineers reinforced the revetment with steel plates.

2. Embankment facingC1formaltechnical

   A facing, typically made of masonry or concrete, that supports and protects an embankment or slope from erosion or collapse.

   تكسية الجسر الترابي

   • The river's revetment prevented the bank from washing away during the flood.
   • The old stone revetment along the canal was restored.
   • A concrete revetment was installed to stabilize the hillside.

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