riprap

n. 乱石, 乱石基 vt. 用乱石筑基

发音

UK /ˈɹɪpɹap/

词形变化

ripraps 复数 ripraps riprapped riprapping ripraps 三单 riprapping 现在分词 riprapped 过去式 riprapped 过去分词

别名

rip rap rip-rap

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    An underwater bank seen as a danger to shipping.

    可数 不可数
  2. 2.

    Rocks or other materials used to shore up an embankment, deter or prevent erosion, guide shipping, or serve as a temporary mooring.

    加拿大 美国 可数 不可数
v.
  1. 1.

    To form a riprap in or upon.

词源

Apparently a reduplication (with vowel dissimilation) of rap (“blow, stroke”).

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