"defence" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- And they'll probably be given the job of building the flood defences in 15 years' time too.
- It can also reduce the capacity of channels in flood defences to carry water.
- In addition to the barrier, the flood defences for 11 miles down river were raised and strengthened.
- The government spends an estimated £500 million per year on coastal flood defences.
- The report included a detailed review of London's flood defences.
- The walls have been re-strengthened, as part of the area's flood defences.
- Over the years this part of the river has been heavily modified but without any significant flood defence.
- Since then, millions have been spent on strengthening flood defences.
- The waters have already demolished the flood defences in many areas.
- As a result, the council is reviewing its flood defences and drainage systems.
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