I. faˈsēn, fəˈ- noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, from Latin fascina bundle of sticks, from fascis bundle — more at fasces
: a long cylindrical bundle of wooden sticks bound together at intervals by a choker or withy and used for filling ditches, strengthening ramparts, or making parapets, revetments or mats for river banks, dams or jetties
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: to cover, protect, or strengthen with fascines