DictBridge Dictionary

riprap Definition and Meaning in English (riprap definition)

noun
Synonyms:revetmentrock armorgabion
Quick Answer • Definition

Riprap definition: Riprap is a protective layer of large, angular stones, broken concrete, or other bulky material placed on a slope, embankment, or shoreline to prevent erosion.

Definitions of Riprap

  1. 1noun

    Riprap is a protective layer of large, angular stones, broken concrete, or other bulky material placed on a slope, embankment, or shoreline to prevent erosion.

Example Sentences

“The coastal engineers installed riprap along the eroding shoreline to stabilize the bank.”

“Heavy riprap was used to protect the bridge piers from strong river currents.”

Synonyms

revetmentrock armorgabion

Explore Vocabulary by Topic

Popular Topics
All 45+ Topics
Business & FinanceCommon AnimalsBasic FoodsDaily Actions (Verbs)ClothingCommon BirdsView All Topics (45+)

Inflected Word Forms

past tenseriprapped
present participleriprapping

Frequently Asked Questions: Riprap in English

What is the meaning of Riprap in English?▼
Riprap definition: Riprap is a protective layer of large, angular stones, broken concrete, or other bulky material placed on a slope, embankment, or shoreline to prevent erosion.
How do you translate 'Riprap' to English?▼
'Riprap' translates to 'riprap' in English. Riprap definition: Riprap is a protective layer of large, angular stones, broken concrete, or other bulky material placed on a slope, embankment, or shoreline to prevent erosion.
How do you pronounce 'Riprap' and 'riprap'?▼
Listen to clear English audio pronunciation of 'Riprap' and native English audio speech for 'riprap' with bilingual sentence examples on DictBridge.

Related Vocabulary in English

All Words →

Explore contextually related English vocabulary with verified English meanings, pronunciations, and sentence usages:

ranranratherratherrerereachreachreadingreadingreadyreadyrealrealreallyreallyrecordrecordrespectrespectrichrichridrid