headwall

English

noun
Definitions
  • (geography) The highest cliff of a glacial cirque.
  • (geology) The steep cliff at the back of a cirque.
  • (civil engineering) A retaining wall at the outlet of a drain or culvert.

Etymology

Compound from English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast) + English wall (boil).

Origin

English

wall

Gloss

boil

Concept
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Food and drink

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