Underscouring
Translation of "underscouring" into Russian
underscouring
NounUK
/ˌʌndəˈskaʊərɪŋ/
US
/ˌʌndərˈskaʊərɪŋ/
underscouring
underscourings pl
The underscouring of the riverbank caused the tree to fall.
Подмыв берега реки вызвал падение дерева.
Definitions
underscouring
NounUK
/ˌʌndəˈskaʊərɪŋ/
US
/ˌʌndərˈskaʊərɪŋ/
The process or result of erosion or removal of material from the base or underside of a structure, typically caused by water flow.
The underscouring of the bridge's foundation was a major concern for the engineers.
underscouring
Pres. ParticipleUK
/ˌʌndəˈskaʊərɪŋ/
US
/ˌʌndərˈskaʊərɪŋ/
Removing or eroding material from the underside of a structure or object.
The underscouring flow undermined the riverbank.