For Gabion we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Castle Terminology, Fish, Hunting and Pirate.

Gabion (Castle Terminology)

wicker basket filled with earth and/or stone, used in fortifications.

Gabion (Fish)

A wire basket or cage that is filled with gravel and generally used to stabilize stream banks and improve degraded aquatic habitat.

Gabion (Hunting)

(1) Steel wire-mesh basket to hold stones or crushed rock to protect a bank or bottom from erosion. (2) (SMP) Structures composed of masses of rocks, rubble or masonry held tightly together usually by wire mesh so as to form blocks or walls. Sometimes used on heavy erosion areas to retard wave action or as a foundation for breakwaters or jetties.

Gabion (Pirate)

A cylindrical wicker basket filled with earth and stones, used in building fortifications.

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