ga·bi·on (g  b - n)n. 1. A cylindrical wicker basket filled with earth and stones, formerly used in building fortifications. 2. A hollow metal cylinder used especially in constructing dams and foundations. [French, from Italian gabbione, augmentative of gabbia, cage, from Latin cavea.] |
gabion [ˈgeɪbɪən]
n
1. (Engineering / Civil Engineering) a cylindrical metal container filled with stones, used in the construction of underwater foundations
2. (Military / Fortifications) a wickerwork basket filled with stones or earth, used (esp formerly) as part of a fortification
[from French: basket, from Italian gabbione, from gabbia cage, from Latin cavea; see cage]
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