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embankment a man-made ridge of earth or stone that carries a road or railway or confines a waterway embankment [em′baŋk·mənt] (civil engineering) A ridge constructed of earth, stone, or other material to carry a roadway or railroad at a level above that of the surrounding terrain. A ridge of earth or stone to prevent water from passing beyond desirable limits. Also known as bank. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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"Now, William," she said, "if people see me racing along the Embankment like this they WILL talk. As the streets that lead from the Strand to the Embankment are very narrow, it is better not to walk down them arm-in-arm. He implied that one ought not to sit out on Chelsea Embankment without a male escort. |
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