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Embankment
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a raised pile of earth, stone, or concrete along the side of a road to support it or act as a barrier
Example
The embankment provided stability to the road.
They reinforced the embankment with retaining walls.
The embankment was covered in wildflowers in the spring.
She walked along the grassy embankment beside the highway.
He planted trees on the embankment to prevent erosion.
