stopbank
/ˈstɑpˌbæŋk/
noun
- A raised bank or levee built to prevent a river or stream from flooding nearby land.
- After the storm, workers inspected the stopbank for any cracks or damage.
- The town built a stopbank along the river to protect homes from seasonal floods.
- Farmers rely on the stopbank to keep their fields dry during heavy rains.
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