What is another word for embankment?
Pronunciation: [ɛmbˈaŋkmənt] (IPA) 
An embankment is a raised, narrow transport structure, built to hold or contain water, land or other materials. It can be described as a berm, dyke, levee, ridge, causeway, or a dike. A berm is usually a flat-topped embankment used for diversion or storage of water. A dyke is used for the same purpose as an embankment, but it is typically constructed out of soil and rocks. Levee is a term used to describe an embankment used to prevent flooding, usually built along a riverbank. A ridge is a long, narrow elevated section of an embankment that is built to support a roadway or railway. A causeway is a raised path built over wetlands or water bodies to connect areas that are separated.
