retaining wall
noun
a wall for holding in place a mass of earth or the like, as at the edge of a terrace or excavation.
Also called
breast wall.
Origin of retaining wall
First recorded in 1830–40
Words nearby retaining wall
retained object complement,
retained testis,
retainer,
retainership,
retaining ring,
retaining wall,
retake,
retaliate,
retaliation,
retard,
retardant
Example sentences from the Web for retaining wall
The retaining-wall plant was identical with that described for the first period, with the addition of two Ransome 1-cu.
The retaining-wall and pit plant here given include that used on the principal contract and terminal power station only.
They could see the colonnade of its old eucalyptus trees, above the retaining-wall of granite.
Shadows of Flames |Amelie Rives
British Dictionary definitions for retaining wall
retaining wall
noun
a wall constructed to hold back earth, loose rock, etc
Also called: revetment