Seawall vs. Riprap
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Difference Between Seawall and Riprap
Seawallnoun
A coastal defence in the form of a wall or an embankment.
Riprapnoun
An underwater bank seen as a danger to shipping.
Seawallnoun
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
Riprapnoun
Rocks or other materials used to shore up an embankment, deter or prevent erosion, guide shipping, or serve as a temporary mooring.
Riprapverb
To form a riprap in or upon.
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