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rockfill

/ˈrɒk.fɪl/

/ˈrɑːk.fɪl/

rockfillnoun

rockfills

Translations

скальная насыпь

The dam was constructed using rockfill to ensure stability.

Плотина была построена с использованием скальной насыпи для обеспечения стабильности.

Definitions

A type of construction material consisting of loose rocks and stones used to fill spaces, often in the construction of dams, embankments, or other structures.

The engineers decided to use rockfill to stabilize the base of the new dam.

Synonyms

rockfillverb

rockfilled

Past Simple

rockfilled

Past Participle

rockfilling

Gerund

Specialized engineering verb meaning ‘to fill with loose rock’.

Definitions

To fill (an embankment, dam, or similar structure) with loose rocks and stones.

Contractors rockfilled the trench before laying the concrete slab.

Synonyms

armour with stone

rubble-fill with stone

rubble-fill

ballast

riprap

backfill with rock

fill with stones

fill with rock

stone-fill

stonefill

rockfilladjective

/ˈrɒk.fɪl/

/ˈrɑːk.fɪl/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "rockfill dam").

Definitions

Made of or involving rockfill; consisting of loose rocks and stones used as construction fill.

The rockfill embankment absorbed the seismic shock effectively.

Synonyms