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Revetment
(1) A facing of stone, concrete, etc., to protect an embankment, or shore structure, against erosion by wave action or currents. (2) A retaining wall. (3) Facing of stone, concrete, etc., built to protect a scarp, embankment or shore structure against erosion by waves of currents.
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- Industry/Domain: Engineering
- Category: Coastal engineering
- Government Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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