An embankment is a raised area or mound of earth or other materials used to control water flow or prevent erosion. It is like a wall made of soil, rocks, or concrete that helps contain or redirect water, like along a river or a road. Full definition
The «Future That Works» march followed a nearly three mile route, beginning on the Victoria embankment of the Thames and ending in Hyde Park. (politics.co.uk)
Bangladesh is about to upgrade 600 kilometres of coastal embankments in the Sundarbans delta region in its south - west. (newscientist.com)
Actor Mahershala Ali attends the «Moonlight» Official Competition screening during the 60th BFI London Film Festival at Embankment Garden Cinema on October 6, 2016 in London, England. (gettyimages.ca)