noun as in strong fondness

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earthwork, embankment, dike

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Example Sentences

Example:The historic castle had a protective earthwork surrounding it.

Definition:a raised or piled construction of earth, often used for defense or as a barrier.

From earthwork

Example:The embankment around the city protected it from the flooding river.

Definition:a raised mass of earth used to contain or manage water, often beside a river.

From embankment

Example:To protect the town from the storm, a large dike was constructed.

Definition:a structure built to prevent the flow of a liquid, especially to control the flow of a river or prevent flooding.

From dike