retaining wall

noun

: a wall that is built to keep the land behind it from sliding

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My lovely wife wanted a fish pond, a retaining wall with a privacy fence, and a brick patio set on a concrete base. Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026 The video shows the panicked deer backing itself into a corner, slamming itself against the building and retaining wall. Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 22 June 2026 The upgrades include new remote monitoring tools, a retaining wall, a storm sewer, and box culverts. Greg Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026 Build a Wall Building a small retaining wall–type barrier with bricks, stones, or breeze blocks can be a good and aesthetically pleasing option, but make sure to build up on only two sides of the AC unit. Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for retaining wall

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“Retaining wall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retaining%20wall. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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