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riprap en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈɹɪpɹap/ (UK)

Etymology

Apparently a reduplication (with vowel dissimilation) of rap (“blow, stroke”).

Meanings

  1. (countable, uncountable) An underwater bank seen as a danger to shipping.
    • They hold on, spray flying, the ceaseless racket of water impacting on rock all but swallowing them, the river pitching dizzily, snags and riprap raking like claws at the bottom of the boat. 1982, TC Boyle, Water Music, Penguin, published 2006, page 423:
  2. (Canada, US, countable, uncountable) Rocks or other materials used to shore up an embankment, deter or prevent erosion, guide shipping, or serve as a temporary mooring.

Forms

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ripraps Number=Plur lexicographic
rip rap alternative lexicographic
rip-rap alternative lexicographic

riprap en · VERB

Pronunciation

  • /ˈɹɪpɹap/ (UK)

Etymology

Apparently a reduplication (with vowel dissimilation) of rap (“blow, stroke”).

Meanings

  1. To form a riprap in or upon.

Forms

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riprapping Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
ripraps Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
rip rap alternative lexicographic
rip-rap alternative lexicographic
riprapped Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
riprapped Tense=Past lexicographic