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relleno

relleno

9.9
Soil used to fill holes and raise ground level
  • noun
  • /rɛˈjeɪnoʊ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : backfill
  • After digging the trench, workers filled it with compacted relleno for support.

Examples

  • The engineers ordered more relleno to stabilize the foundation of the new building.

  • Proper drainage is important when using relleno to raise the ground level.

  • The construction workers used relleno to fill the foundation holes.

  • Can you pass me the relleno for the garden?

  • The engineers ordered more relleno to stabilize the foundation of the new building.

  • After digging the trench, workers filled it with compacted relleno for support.

  • Proper drainage is important when using relleno to raise the ground level.

Synonyms

backfill
vsrelleno
  • Specialized
1 3.9

Material used to fill a hole or trench after work is done

is used generally to raise ground level rather than only after work completion

How Compacted

compaction
1 6.5
relleno
  • Specialized
9.9
backfill
  • Specialized
1 3.9
infilling
  • Specialized
1 5.5
fill
34 3.9

Surface Forms

relleno singular
rellenos plural

Etymology

Relleno comes from Spanish parts re- 'again' and llenar 'to fill', sharing the idea of 'full' found in English plenty. So relleno means earth or material used to 'fill' holes or raise the ground in construction.