Fascine

[fæ'si:n]

Definition

(n.) A cylindrical bundle of small sticks of wood, bound together, used in raising batteries, filling ditches, strengthening ramparts, and making parapets; also in revetments for river banks, and in mats for dams, jetties, etc.

Inputed by Gavin

Definition

n. (fort.) a brushwood faggot bound together with wire yarn or withes used to fill ditches &c.

Edited by Caleb