No exact match translations found for 'Gabion' in konkani.
Word 'Gabion' in Other Languages
- Gabion in Assamese অসমীয়া
- Gabion in Bengali বাংলা
- Gabion in Bodo बड़ो
- Gabion in Dogri डोगरी
- Gabion in English
- Gabion in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- Gabion in Hindi हिन्दी
- Gabion in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- Gabion in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- Gabion in Konkani कोंकणी
- Gabion in Maithili মৈথিলী
- Gabion in Malayalam മലയാളം
- Gabion in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- Gabion in Marathi मराठी
- Gabion in Nepali नेपाली
- Gabion in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- Gabion in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- Gabion in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- Gabion in Santali
- Gabion in Sindhi سنڌي
- Gabion in Tamil தமிழ்
- Gabion in Telugu తెలుగు
- Gabion in Urdu اُردُو
Gabion
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈɡeɪ.bi.ən/
Definitions
- A wirework container filled with rock, broken concrete, or other materials, used in civil engineering, military applications, and landscaping for erosion control and structural support.
Usage Examples
- The construction workers reinforced the riverbank using gabions.
- Military defenses often included gabions for protection against artillery fire.
Etymology
From French "gabion," meaning "big cage," derived from Italian "gabbione," meaning "large cage," which comes from "gabbia" (cage) in Latin.
Synonyms
- Cage wall
- Wire mesh container
- Rock basket
Antonyms
- Solid wall
- Concrete barrier
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | gavión | /ɡaˈβjon/ |
| French | gabion | /ɡa.bjɔ̃/ |
| German | Steinkorb | /ʃtaɪ̯n.kɔʁp/ |
| Hindi | गैबियन | /ɡɛː.bi.ən/ |
| Italian | gabbione | /ɡabˈbjo.ne/ |
| Russian | габион | /ɡa.bʲɪˈon/ |
| Chinese | 石笼 | /shí lóng/ |
| Arabic | سلة حجرية | /salat ḥajariyyah/ |
| Portuguese | gaiola de pedras | /ɡaj.ˈɔ.lɐ dɨ ˈpɛ.dɾɐʃ/ |
| Turkish | gabyon | /ɡab.jon/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- American English: /ˈɡeɪ.bi.ən/
- British English: /ˈɡæb.i.ən/
Historical Usage
Gabions were first used in military fortifications during the Renaissance, providing protection against cannon fire. Today, they are widely used in engineering and environmental projects.
Cultural Nuances
Gabions have become popular in modern landscaping, often used to create decorative walls and seating areas.
More Information
Gabions offer an eco-friendly alternative to concrete walls, allowing water drainage and reducing erosion naturally. They are widely used in road construction, riverbank stabilization, and military applications.