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fascines

/fæsɪnz/ /fəˈʃiːnz/

Meanings
noun
(fortification) A cylindrical bundle of small sticks of wood, bound together, used in raising batteries, filling ditches, strengthening ramparts, and making parapets; also in revetments for river banks, and in mats for dams, jetties, etc.

Examples :

"During the heavy rains, volunteers built a wall of fascines along the riverbank to prevent erosion. "
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Illustration fortification

fortification noun

/ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfəˈkeɪʃən/

The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.

"The school's fortification project involved adding high walls and security cameras to improve safety. "

Illustration volunteers

volunteers noun

/vɒlənˈtɪəz/ /vɑlənˈtɪɹz/

One who enters into, or offers for, any service of his/her own free will, especially when done without pay.

"Many volunteers helped clean up the park on Saturday morning. "

Illustration batteries

batteries noun

/ˈbæt(ə)ɹiz/

A device used to power electric devices, consisting of a set of electrically connected electrochemical or, archaically, electrostatic cells. A single such cell when used by itself.

"The remote control needs new batteries to work. "

Illustration riverbank

riverbank noun

/ˈrɪvərˌbæŋk/ /ˈrɪvɚˌbæŋk/

A sloped side of a river acting as a barrier between the water and level ground to either side.

"The family spread their picnic blanket on the grassy riverbank. "

Illustration ramparts

ramparts noun

/ˈræmpɑːrts/ /ˈræmpɑːrts/

A defensive mound of earth or a wall with a broad top and usually a stone parapet; a wall-like ridge of earth, stones or debris; an embankment for defensive purpose.

"The soldiers stood watch on the castle's ramparts, ready to defend it from attack. "

Illustration revetments

revetments noun

/rɪˈvɛtmənts/

A layer of stone, concrete, or other hard material supporting the side of an embankment.

"The highway's revetments prevented the slope from eroding during the heavy rains. "

Illustration strengthening

strengthening verb

/ˈstɹɛŋθənɪŋ/ /ˈstɹɛŋkθənɪŋ/

To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.

"strengthen a muscle"

Illustration parapets

parapets noun

/ˈpærəpɪts/ /ˈpærəpɛts/

A low protective wall.

"The soldiers stood behind the castle's parapets, watching for any sign of the enemy. "

Illustration together

together adjective

/təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/

Coherent; well organized.

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "

Illustration cylindrical

cylindrical adjective

/sɪˈlɪndɹɪkəl/

Shaped like a cylinder.

"The water bottle is cylindrical, making it easy to grip and carry. "

Illustration filling

filling verb

[ˈfɪɫlɪŋ]

To occupy fully, to take up all of.

"The heavy backpack filled all the available space in the school locker. "

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raising verb

/ˈɹeɪzɪŋ/

(physical) To cause to rise; to lift or elevate.

"to raise your hand if you want to say something; to raise your walking stick to defend yourself"