soil-retaining
|soil-re-tain-ing|
B2
/sɔɪl rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
holding soil in place
Etymology
Etymology Information
'soil-retaining' originates from the combination of 'soil' and 'retain,' where 'soil' refers to the earth's surface material and 'retain' means 'to hold or keep in place.'
Historical Evolution
'soil-retaining' evolved from the need to describe structures or materials that prevent soil erosion, combining the words 'soil' and 'retain' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to hold soil in place,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
designed or used to hold soil in place, preventing erosion or displacement.
The soil-retaining wall was built to prevent landslides.
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Last updated: 2025/03/10 21:33