retaining wall

noun

: a wall that is built to keep the land behind it from sliding

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These can be low-lying areas in your yard, such as slopes or valleys, that are colder than higher or sheltered areas, such as at the top of a hill or near a brick retaining wall. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025 This frozen slurry can act as a retaining wall, at least temporarily stabilizing the cliffs against collapse. Evan Howell, Quanta Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025 In the sunken lounge area, Eckley installed a fireplace in the retaining wall. Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025 Dixon lost control of the vehicle and struck a tree and retaining wall, the complaint said. Jennifer Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for retaining wall

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