bungwall

/ˈbʌŋwɒl/

Definitions

1. noun

A wall or embankment built to protect land from flooding or to enclose a field, particularly one made of earth or mud.

“The farmer built a bungwall to prevent the nearby river from flooding his crops.”

Synonyms

  • dyke
  • levee

Antonyms

  • lowland
  • marsh