embankment / landfill
nounmasculine/ɐˈteʁu/medium
a·ter·ro
Definition
The act or result of filling; deposit of earth, rubble, or other materials to raise or level ground.
A large embankment was necessary to build the road in the marshy area.
The regional landfill is almost at maximum capacity.
Etymology
Derivação regressiva do verbo 'aterrar' (do latim 'ad' + 'terra').