GABION


Meaning of GABION in English

[ 'geɪbɪən ]

■ noun a cylindrical basket or container filled with earth, stones, or other material and used in civil engineering works.

Derivatives

~age noun

Origin

C16: via Fr. from Ital. gabbione , from gabbia 'cage'.

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