ClimateAugust 29, 2026
gabion
GAY-bee-uhn
Definition
A wire cage or basket filled with rocks, concrete, or sand, used in engineering to stabilize embankments and prevent soil erosion.
Etymology
Derived from the Italian word 'gabbione,' meaning 'large cage,' which itself comes from the Latin 'cavea,' meaning 'cage' or 'hollow place.'
In the news
The ministry utilized gabion cages as part of their engineering strategy to prevent landslides and stabilize roads against damage from severe weather.
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