revetment

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As part of efforts to defend the castle 5,000 tonnes of granite boulders have been put in place to form a barrier, or "revetment".

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2022

Trout fishing has been excellent drifting the south revetment wall on shrimp.

From Washington Times • Mar. 18, 2020

A long breakwater, known as a revetment, was constructed along the base of the slide to dispel the force of the waves and minimize erosion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2018

A stone revetment wall provides a barrier to the shore.

From New York Times • Aug. 7, 2017

The escarp is falling into disfavour, on account of the great expense of a revetment that can withstand breaching fire.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6 "Foraminifera" to "Fox, Edward" by Various