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Gabion
Historically, gabions (from Italian gabbione meaning "big cage"; from Italian gabbia and Latin cavea meaning "cage") were round cages with open tops and bottoms, made from wickerwork and filled with earth for use as military fortifications. Modern definitions include any caged riprap for erosion control, or cylindrical metal structures used to build dams or foundations.
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