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embankment / landfill
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ɐˈteʁu/a·ter·ro
Definition
1The act or result of filling; deposit of earth, rubble, or other materials to raise or level ground.
Usage examples
“A large embankment was necessary to build the road in the marshy area.”
“The regional landfill is almost at maximum capacity.”