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- [rip rap]
- /rɪp ræp/
- /rɪp ræp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rip rap]
- /rɪp ræp/
Definition of rip-rap word
- noun rip-rap broken stones loosely deposited in water or on a soft bottom to provide a foundation and protect a riverbed or river banks from scour: used for revetments, embankments, breakwaters, etc 0
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Parts of speech for Rip-rap
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adjective
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adverb
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preposition
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rip-rap popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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