rockfill en · NOUN
Etymology
From rock + fill.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A dam's embankment of compacted free-draining granular earth, often containing rocks, with an impervious zone.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| rock-fill | alternative | lexicographic | |
| rockfills | Number=Plur | lexicographic |