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[てい()·ぼう()]
teibou
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 堤防

noun, suru verb
  1. bank; weir; embankment; levee

Definition and Synonyms for 堤防

Bank enclose with a bank
Synonyms: 堤防
Dam a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
Synonyms: ダム, 土手, , 堤防, , 堰堤, 築堤, 防波堤
Embankment a long artificial mound of stone or earth
Synonyms: 土手, , 堤防, 築堤
Embankment built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection
Synonyms: 土手, , 堤防, 築堤

Meanings for each kanji in 堤防

» dike; bank; embankment
» ward off; defend; protect; resist

Categories 堤防 is a member of

Inclose surround completely
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Barrier a structure or object that impedes free movement
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Hill structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 堤防

Sample Sentences for 堤防

A bank was built to keep back the water of the river.
The bank secured the city from a flood.
They strengthened the embankments to secure the village against floods.
The children slid down the bank.
The water ran over the banks.

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