embankment

• Sustantivo que designa una pared, terraplén o estructura construida para contener agua, sostener una carretera o crear una vía elevada, frecuente a lo largo de ríos o vías férreas.

A noun referring to a wall, mound, or structure built to hold back water, support a roadway, or provide a raised pathway, often found alongside rivers or railways.

1. Structure to hold back waterB2formal

   A wall or bank of earth or stone built to prevent a river or lake from flooding.

   Dique, terraplén de contención

   • The river embankment was reinforced after the flood.
   • They walked along the embankment to enjoy the view.
   • The city built a new embankment to protect against rising water levels.

   Sinónimosbankdamdikelevee

2. Raised road or railwayB2formal

   A raised structure of earth or stone supporting a road or railway line across low ground.

   terraplén

   • The train traveled along the embankment through the valley.
   • The highway embankment was built to cross the marshland.
   • Engineers designed the embankment to withstand heavy traffic.

   Sinónimosbankcausewayearthwork