revetement

/rɪˈviːtmənt/
noun
  1. A layer of stone, concrete, or other material used to strengthen or protect a wall, embankment, or other structure.
    • After the storm, workers repaired the concrete revetement along the coastal road.
    • The old fortress had a thick revetement of granite blocks.
    • The engineers added a stone revetement to prevent the riverbank from eroding.
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