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riprapping

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rip⋅rap

  [rip-rap] noun, verb, -rapped, -rap⋅ping.
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–noun
1. a quantity of broken stone for foundations, revetments of embankments, etc.
2. a foundation or wall of stones thrown together irregularly.
–verb (used with object)
3. to construct with or strengthen by stones, either loose or fastened with mortar.
Origin:
1570–80; gradational redupl. of rap 1
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rip·rap   (rĭp'rāp')   
n.  

  1. A loose assemblage of broken stones erected in water or on soft ground as a foundation.

  2. The broken stones used for such a foundation.

tr.v.   rip·rapped, rip·rap·ping, rip·raps

  1. To construct a riprap in or on.

  2. To strengthen with a riprap.


[Reduplication of rap1.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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