Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
embank
verb
/ɪmˈbæŋk/
Definition
To build a bank, wall, or mound up to hold back a body of water.
Examples
- The workers will embank the river to prevent overflow during heavy rains.
- They decided to embank the area around the reservoir for better water management.
- The project involved embanking the coastline to protect against erosion.
Meaning
The act of constructing a raised barrier to prevent flooding or to contain water in a controlled manner.
Synonyms
- fortify
- shore up
- reinforce
