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rip·rap

(rĭp′răp′)

1. Piled broken stones used as a foundation or to stabilize an easily eroded bank or slope.

2. An assemblage of such broken stones.

tr.v. rip·rapped, rip·rap·ping, rip·raps

1. To construct a riprap in or on.

2. To strengthen with a riprap.

[Reduplication of rap.]

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rip•rap

(ˈrɪpˌræp)

n.

1. a quantity of broken stone for foundations, revetments of embankments, etc.

2. a foundation or wall of stones thrown together irregularly.

[1570–80; gradational reduplication of rap ¹]

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