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View synonyms for retaining wall
retaining wall
noun
- a wall for holding in place a mass of earth or the like, as at the edge of a terrace or excavation.
retaining wall
noun
- a wall constructed to hold back earth, loose rock, etc Also calledrevetment
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Word History and Origins
Origin of retaining wall1
First recorded in 1830–40
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Example Sentences
Marvin hops over the edge of his retaining wall, which he built.
From The Daily Beast
Excavations have shown that Eridu was protected by a retaining wall of sandstone, of which material many of its houses were made.
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As the last good-night was spoken Helen sought mechanically the low retaining wall against which she had so often rested.
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He stumbled rather than walked to the retaining wall, and rested against it for support.
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A couch had been placed near the retaining wall, so that he could rest upon it whenever he felt fatigued.
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The altar of Zeus consists of a great mound of ashes with a retaining wall.
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