bund

Definition

A man-made embankment, dam, or levee constructed to hold back water or create a barrier around a reservoir or tank.

Etymology

Derived from the Hindi and Urdu word 'band', meaning 'bond' or 'embankment'. It entered English usage primarily through colonial administrative and engineering contexts in South Asia.

In the news

The article uses the word to describe the earthen barriers of village tanks, noting that large trees should not be planted on them because their roots can weaken the structure.

From ancient hydraulic civilization to a climate-smart water nation

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