Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bundwall

Noun
/ˈbʌndˌwɔːl/
Definition
A bundwall is an embankment or a raised barrier built to prevent flooding or to hold back water.
Examples
  • The city constructed a bundwall along the river to safeguard against seasonal floods.
  • The farmer built a bundwall to keep the irrigation water from flowing into the neighboring fields.
Meaning
The term refers to a wall or structure intended to create a boundary for water, typically found in areas prone to flooding or where water management is necessary.
Synonyms
  • Embankment
  • Berm
  • Dike