-
A
structure
of
earth,
gravel,
etc.,
raised
to
prevent
water
from
overflowing
a
level
tract
of
country,
to
retain
water
in
a
reservoir,
or
to
carry
a
roadway,
etc.
-
A
ridge
of
earth,
stones,
etc.,
for
protection
or
defense.
-
The
act
of
embanking:
a
bank
or
mound.
-
A
protecting
or
supporting
bank.
-
The
act
of
embanking;
a
mound
or
bank
raised
for
any
purpose.
-
An
inclosure
by
a
mound
of
earth
or
stone;
a
mound
of
earth,
or
a
raised
structure,
partly
of
stone,
to
prevent
the
encroachments
of
water;
a
raised
mound
of
earth
spanning
a
valley
for
a
railway.
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