riprap Meaning & Definition
What Does Riprap Mean?
Riprap is a noun that means An underwater bank seen as a danger to shipping. It can also mean Rocks or other materials used to shore up an embankment, deter or prevent erosion, guide shipping, or serve as a temporary mooring. As a verb, it means To form a riprap in or upon.
Quick Facts About Riprap
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɹɪpɹap// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | ripraps |
| Verb forms | ripraps, riprapping, riprapped |
Riprap Definition (Noun)
- An underwater bank seen as a danger to shipping.
- Rocks or other materials used to shore up an embankment, deter or prevent erosion, guide shipping, or serve as a temporary mooring.
Riprap as a Verb
- To form a riprap in or upon.
Synonyms of Riprap
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Riprap synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Riprap
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Riprap in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
riprap (countable and uncountable, plural ripraps)
riprap (third-person singular simple present ripraps, present participle riprapping, simple past and past participle riprapped)
Words That Rhyme With Riprap
Origin of Riprap
Apparently a reduplication (with vowel dissimilation) of rap (“blow, stroke”).
How to Pronounce Riprap
The standard pronunciation of riprap is //ˈɹɪpɹap//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Riprap
Is riprap a noun or a verb?
Riprap is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of riprap?
The plural of riprap is ripraps.
What is the past tense of riprap?
The past tense of riprap is riprapped. The present participle is riprapping.