gabion

gabion Definition

ga·bion (gā′bē ən)

noun

a cylinder of wicker filled with earth or stones, formerly used in building fortifications
a similar cylinder of metal, used as in building dams and dikes

Etymology: Fr < It gabbione, large cage < gabbia, cage, coop < L cavea: see cage

gabion Usage Examples

Converse of object

fill: The minimum size for stone to fill the gabions is 10mm larger than the mesh size.
use: The Beyond the Pale courtyard garden ( silver medal ) also used gabions, but this time they were pebble filled.

Adjective modifier

rock-filled: The path has been edged with rock-filled gabions to prevent the scree above from engulfing it.

Modifies a noun

basket: These were of gabion basket construction, local stone was used for stone walling.
wall: A steel frame supports the roof, independent of the gabion walls.
construction: These were of gabion basket construction, local stone was used for stone walling.

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