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.

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Also called breast wall.

Origin:
1830–40

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retaining wall

—n
	Also called: revetment a wall constructed to hold back earth, loose rock, etc

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