Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stopbank
noun
/ˈstɒp.bæŋk/
Definition
A stopbank is an embankment built to prevent the overflow of water from a river or watercourse.
Examples
- The city built a stopbank along the river to mitigate flood risk.
- Farmers rely on stopbanks to protect their crops from seasonal flooding.
- During heavy rains, the stopbank held back the water effectively.
Meaning
Stopbanks serve to protect land from flooding by containing water within designated channels.
Synonyms
- levee
- embankment
- dyke
