erosion control
nounUK /ɪˈrəʊʒən kənˈtrəʊl/
US /ɪˈroʊʒən kənˈtroʊl/
Erosion control means stopping wind or water from washing away soil.
The farmers planted grass on the hill for erosion control.
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2. Methods or structures used to prevent soil loss, such as barriers or plants.
They built small walls as erosion control along the riverbank.
3. The practice of managing land to keep its topsoil in place.
Erosion control is an important part of good farming.
4. A product or material sold to protect ground from wearing away.
The store sells erosion control mats for steep gardens.