revetment

• Nom désignant une construction, généralement en maçonnerie ou autre matériau, servant de revêtement pour renforcer un talus ou de barrière contre des explosions.

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.

   Barrière pare- explosions

   • 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.

   Perré de soutènement

   • 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.

   Synonymesarmorcladdingfacingsheathing