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flood wall

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flood wall [′fləd ‚wȯl]
(civil engineering)
A levee or similar wall for the purpose of protecting the land from inundation by flood waters.
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That's the message to seafront communities after a damning report said building flood walls can't keep away rising tides long term.
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VolkerStevin's site agent, said: "We are constructing additional storage for storm water as well as a new flood wall and an improved drainage system before landscaping the whole area.
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