n. breakwater
Definition of breakwater in English
Wall that is built into the sea to protect a coast or port from the waves.
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n. dam
Definition of dam in English
Wall that is built in a river to store water or regulate the flow.
n. lock
Definition of lock in English
Enclosure with gates at each end that is built in canals in which vessels travel and is used to raise or lower them between stretches of water on different levels.
n. pond
Definition of pond in English
Natural or man-made pool of water, smaller than a reservoir, which typically has practical or ornamental purposes.
n. reservoir
Definition of reservoir in English
Natural or man-made basin of water, located along the course of a river, used for practical means.
n. canal
Definition of canal in English
Artificial waterway built for navigation, water transport or irrigation.
n. irrigation ditch
Definition of irrigation ditch in English
Small canal or trench built to supply water to an area of dry land.
n. terrace
Definition of terrace in English
Flat, stepped platform built into a sloped landscape for agricultural purposes.
n. trench
Definition of trench in English
Long, narrow cavity built in the ground for engineering purposes.
n. embankment
Definition of embankment in English
Raised artificial structure built of stone and soil for various engineering purposes.