rip rap — /ˈrɪp ræp/ (say rip rap) noun Civil Engineering broken stone deposited loose in revetments, embankments, breakwaters, etc., to prevent erosion of the soft soil. {reduplication of rap1} …
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riprap — rip•rap [[t]ˈrɪpˌræp[/t]] n. 1) bui a quantity of broken stone for foundations, revetments of embankments, etc 2) bui a foundation or wall of stones thrown together irregularly • Etymology: 1570–80; gradational redupl. of rap I … From formal English to slang
riprap — /rip rap /, n., v., riprapped, riprapping. n. 1. a quantity of broken stone for foundations, revetments of embankments, etc. 2. a foundation or wall of stones thrown together irregularly. v.t. 3. to construct with or strengthen by stones, either… … Universalium
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riprap — [rip′rap΄] n. [echoic redupl. of RAP ] ☆ 1. a foundation or wall made of large chunks of stone thrown together irregularly or loosely, as in water or on a soft bottom ☆ 2. chunks of stone used for this vt. riprapped, riprapping ☆ 1. to make a… … English World dictionary
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Riprap — also known as rip rap, rubble, shot rock or rock armour is rock or other material used to armor shorelines and streambeds against water and sometimes ice erosion. It is normally made from hard rock, commonly granite or concrete rubble recycled… … Wikipedia
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