Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bund
noun
/bĘŚnd/
Definition
A bund is a raised embankment or a bank used to contain water, often constructed to prevent floods or to create a controlled area for water management.
Examples
- The farmers built a bund around their fields to protect them from flooding.
- During the monsoon season, the bunds help to manage the water levels in the rivers.
- The city constructed a new bund to prevent water from overflowing into residential areas.
Meaning
The term ‘bund’ can refer to both the physical structure and the practice of building such structures, typically in relation to water bodies.
Synonyms
- embankment
- bank
- levee
