Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Revetment


revetment \ˈri-ˈvet-mənt\ noun: 1 : a facing (as of stone or concrete) to sustain an embankment,
2. embankment, especially a barricade to provide shelter (as against bomb fragments or strafing)

Etymology: French revetement

The river rivets the revetment. The rivulet ambles beside.

1 comment:

Travis said...

Today's illustration was executed by Leah Jiorle.