Gabion

Pronunciation: /ˈɡeɪbiən/

Definitions of gabion

noun A basket or cage filled with earth or rocks and used especially in building a support or abutment

Example Sentences

A1 A gabion is a wire cage filled with rocks used in construction projects.

A2 The workers built a gabion wall along the river to prevent erosion.

B1 Gabions are commonly used in landscaping to create retaining walls and decorative features.

B2 The engineer recommended using gabions to stabilize the slope and prevent landslides.

C1 The intricate design of the gabion structure showcased the architect's creativity.

C2 The gabion installation required precise measurements and skilled craftsmanship to ensure durability.

Examples of gabion in a Sentence

formal The engineers decided to use gabion baskets to stabilize the riverbank.

informal We're gonna need some gabion baskets to prevent erosion along the creek.

slang Let's stack up those gabion cages to keep the soil from washing away.

figurative The gabion walls symbolize the strength and resilience of the community.

Grammatical Forms of gabion

• past tense: gabioned
• plural: gabions
• comparative: more gabion
• superlative: most gabion
• present tense: gabion
• future tense: will gabion
• perfect tense: have gabioned
• continuous tense: is gabioning
• singular: gabion
• positive degree: gabion
• infinitive: to gabion
• gerund: gabioning
• participle: gabioned

Origin and Evolution of gabion

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'gabion' originates from the Italian word 'gabbione' which means 'big cage'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a large wicker basket filled with earth or stones for military fortifications, the term 'gabion' has evolved to also include wire mesh containers filled with rocks used for erosion control and landscaping purposes.