Civil Engineering Jargon

verb to gradually wear away or deteriorate

• The cliffs along the coast have been eroded by the constant pounding of the waves.
• The old statue in the park looks like it's been eroded by time.
• The graffiti on the wall has been eroded by the weather and now it's barely readable.
• The trust between them had eroded over time, making their relationship fragile.

noun the branch of science concerned with forces acting on or exerted by fluids

• The study of hydrodynamics involves analyzing the motion of fluids and the forces acting upon them.
• Hydrodynamics is all about how fluids move and interact with each other.
• Hydrodynamics is like the science of how liquids flow and stuff.
• Understanding hydrodynamics is like navigating the currents of a river, predicting where the flow will take you.

noun the process of becoming liquid, especially by the application of heat

• The process of liquefaction occurs when the soil loses its strength and stiffness, turning into a liquid-like state during an earthquake.
• During an earthquake, the ground can turn into a liquid form in a process called liquefaction.
• When the earth starts acting like quicksand during a quake, that's liquefaction kicking in.
• Her emotions were in a state of liquefaction, melting away any sense of control she had.

verb to secure a boat or ship in place by attaching it to a fixed structure such as a pier or anchor

• The boat was securely moored to the dock.
• We moored the boat and went ashore to explore.
• Let's moor the boat and grab some grub.
• Her emotions were moored to the past, unable to move forward.

noun the process of determining the area of a plane figure

• The architect used planimetry to create detailed floor plans for the new building.
• I had to study planimetry for my architecture class, it's all about drawing floor plans.
• I'm really good at planimetry, I can sketch out a floor plan in no time.
• In a way, planimetry is like mapping out the blueprint of your life before taking any major steps.

noun a plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end

verb to form a plan or scheme

• The chef carefully arranged the food on the plat before serving it to the guests.
• I always make sure to use a nice plat when I have friends over for dinner.
• That restaurant serves up some fancy plats, but the portions are so small!
• She felt like she was stuck on a spinning plat, unable to escape the chaos around her.

noun a structure used to control the flow of water in and out of a tidal area, such as a harbor or estuary

• The tide gate is a crucial infrastructure that helps regulate the flow of water in and out of the estuary.
• Make sure you close the tide gate properly to prevent flooding in the area.
• I heard they're fixing up the tide gate down by the docks.
• She felt like a tide gate, controlling her emotions with precision.

noun a person who extracts stone or other materials from a quarry

• The quarrier diligently extracted the valuable minerals from the mine.
• The quarrier was working hard in the quarry all day.
• The quarrier was busting rocks in the quarry.
• She was a quarrier of knowledge, always seeking to learn new things.

noun A vertical column of water extending from the surface to the bottom of a body of water, such as a lake or ocean.

• The water column in the ocean plays a crucial role in regulating temperature and nutrient distribution.
• Divers love exploring the water column to see all the different marine life.
• I can't wait to dive into the water column and check out the cool stuff down there.
• Her emotions were like a turbulent water column, constantly shifting and unpredictable.

noun a sudden overflow of a stream resulting from a heavy rain or melting snow

• The freshet caused by the heavy rainfall led to flooding in the low-lying areas.
• After the big storm, there was a huge freshet that flooded the fields near the river.
• I heard there's gonna be a freshet coming through, so be prepared for some wet shoes!
• Her emotions were like a freshet, overflowing and uncontrollable.