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| rip·rap [ ríp ràp ] |
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1. something built of loose stone: a stabilizing foundation or embankment of loose and broken stone in or along the edge of water
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2. stone used in riprap: loose and broken stone used for riprap
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transitive verb (past and past participle rip·rapped, present participle rip·rap·ping, 3rd person present singular rip·raps) |
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construct something with broken stone: to build or stabilize something with riprap
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| [Late 16th century. Doubling of rap1] |
