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Rareriprap
The correct spelling is riprap.
How to pronounce riprap
noun
IPA: /ˈɹɪpɹap/
Say it like: Rip-rap
The correct spelling is riprap. An underwater bank seen as a danger to shipping.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.An underwater bank seen as a danger to shipping.
- 2.Rocks or other materials used to shore up an embankment, deter or prevent erosion, guide shipping, or serve as a temporary mooring.
verb
- 1.To form a riprap in or upon.
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