What is another word for Gabion?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈabɪən] (IPA) 
Gabion is a commonly used term in civil engineering used to describe a mesh container filled with rocks, concrete, or other materials. Although it is a widely recognized term, there are various synonyms that are used to describe a gabion structure in different contexts. Some of the most commonly used synonyms include stone baskets, rock cages, wire mesh baskets, retaining walls, and gabion walls. Stone baskets and rock cages are commonly used to refer to smaller gabion structures often used in landscaping and erosion control projects. Wire mesh baskets and retaining walls are used to describe larger gabion structures used for civil engineering projects such as road construction and dam building. The use of synonyms is important in providing clarity and precision in communication within the engineering field.
