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
Floodgate and embankment are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Floodgate" instead a noun "Embankment".
Nearby Words: embanked, embanking
Floodgate
Floodgate noun - Regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice.
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Synonyms for Floodgate
Embankment and floodgate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Embankment" instead a noun "Floodgate".
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