Where does “riprap” come from?
riprap (English) comes from English rap, from Middle English rap.
riprap (English): An underwater bank seen as a danger to shipping;...
Definitions
- An underwater bank seen as a danger to shipping;...
Ancestry of “riprap”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | rap | A sharp blow with something hard; Blame for... |
| 2 | Middle English | rap | — |
Words derived from “riprap”