fascine

fas·cine (fa sēn′)

noun

a bundle of sticks bound together, formerly used to fill ditches, strengthen the sides of trenches, etc.

Etymology: Fr < OFr < L fascina, a bundle of sticks, a fagot < fascis: see fasces

Converse of object

make: They made also fascines and gabions, which were vital for siege operations.
carry: It will also carry fascines to drop into ditches and tow a trailer-mounted BAE Systems, RO Defense Python rocket-propelled mine-clearing system.

Modifies a noun

wall: This was being done by using fascine training walls as he recommended and was the only part of his 1835 recommendations currently being pursued.
training: This was being done by using fascine training walls as he recommended and was the only part of his 1835 recommendations currently being pursued.

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