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