Block
Block noun - A number of things considered as a unit.
Embankment and block are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Embankment" instead a noun "Block".
Embankment
Embankment noun - A bank of earth constructed to control water.
Usage example: the embankment is steep, so be careful walking along the ridge
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Synonyms for Embankment
Block and embankment are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Block" instead a noun "Embankment".
Nearby Words: embanked, embanking
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Embankment and Block. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/block/embankment
Block & Embankment. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/block/embankment>.
Embankment or Block. 2016. Accessed July 28, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/block/embankment.
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