Retaining Wall

Pronunciation: /rɪˈteɪnɪŋ wɔːl/

Definitions of retaining wall

noun a wall used to support or retain soil or water on one side

Example Sentences

A1 The retaining wall was built to prevent soil erosion.

A2 The retaining wall along the highway keeps the road from collapsing.

B1 The retaining wall in the backyard is made of concrete blocks.

B2 The retaining wall was designed to withstand heavy rainfall and strong winds.

C1 The engineering firm specializes in designing and constructing retaining walls for commercial properties.

C2 The retaining wall project required extensive planning and calculations to ensure its stability and durability.

Examples of retaining wall in a Sentence

formal The retaining wall was constructed to prevent soil erosion in the hilly area.

informal They built a retaining wall to stop the soil from sliding down the slope.

slang We put up a big wall to hold back the dirt on the hill.

figurative Sometimes we need a mental retaining wall to keep negative thoughts from overwhelming us.

Grammatical Forms of retaining wall

• plural: retaining walls
• comparative: more retaining wall
• superlative: most retaining wall
• present tense: retain wall
• future tense: will retain wall
• perfect tense: have retained wall
• continuous tense: is retaining wall
• singular: retaining wall
• positive degree: retaining wall
• infinitive: to retain wall
• gerund: retaining walling
• participle: retaining walled

Origin and Evolution of retaining wall

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'retaining wall' originated from the practice of using structures to hold back soil or other materials in ancient civilizations.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe walls built to retain soil or prevent erosion, the term 'retaining wall' has evolved to encompass a wider range of structures designed to provide support and stability in various construction projects.