| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| impounding | (of a dam) Hold back or confine (water) |
| impounds | (of a dam) Hold back or confine (water) |
| impounded | (of a dam) Hold back or confine (water) |
| ponding | Hold back or dam up (flowing water or another liquid) to form a small lake |
| embankment | a raised structure (as of earth or gravel) used esp to hold back water or to carry a roadway |
| embankments | EMBANKMENT, a raised structure (as of earth or gravel) used esp to hold back water or to carry a roadway |
