earthquake dam

noun

A dam that has been designed to withstand earthquakes and minimize the risk of failure.

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Meanings

nounearthquake dam (plural earthquake dams)

plural earthquake dams

  1. A dam that has been designed to withstand earthquakes and minimize the risk of failure.
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