fascine

IPA(Pronunciation)

/fəˈsiːn/

Noun

specifically figuratively rare

(chiefly construction) Originally a cylindrical bundle of small sticks of wood, and now often a bundle of plastic pipes, bound together, and used for strengthening purposes, such as in revetments for riverbanks, and in mats for dams, jetties, etc.

Japanese Meaning

建設用の支持材。小枝などの細い棒状の材木（または現代ではプラスチックパイプ）を束ねたもので、河川の土手やダム、防波堤などの補強材料として用いられる。

What is this buttons?

The engineers placed a fascine along the riverbank to prevent erosion during the spring floods.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

技術者たちは春の洪水の際に浸食を防ぐため、川岸を補強する護岸用の小枝を束ねた円筒状の束を設置した。

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Sense（2）

(specifically, military fortification) A similar bundle of sticks of wood or plastic pipes used for filling in ditches for armoured fighting vehicles to drive over, and for making parapets, raising batteries, and strengthening ramparts.

Our forces being landed and ſtationed as I have already mentioned, ſet about erecting a faſchine battery to cannonade the principal fort of the enemy, and in ſomething more than three vveeks, it vvas ready to open.

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Sense（3）

(figuratively, rare) Something which is used for defensive purposes.

fascines

（ plural ）

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