Rip"rap` (?), n. [Cf. Rap.] Masonry

A foundation or sustaining wall of stones thrown together without order, as in deep water or on a soft bottom.

 

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Rip"rap`, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Riprapped (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Riprapping.]

To form a riprap in or upon.

 

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