(hydrology, uncountable) The naturally occurring surface of pebbles, rocks or boulders that line the bed of a waterway or beach and provide protection against erosion.
(hydrology, uncountable) The naturally occurring surface of pebbles, rocks or boulders that line the bed of a waterway or beach and provide protection against erosion.
“At the Ashby tournament, attended by Prince John, tents accommodated participating knights, plus armourers and farriers.”
“Training for the weapon operators and armourers is under way and the performance of the weapon will be monitored during its initial service.”
“It is possible to order armour from armourers in the North Island and overseas, but much of the armour is home made, hammered out and welded together.”
“Men and women have whole armouries of weapons and every night produces a different one.”
“The Australian Government recently handed over four new state-of-the-art armouries to the PNG Defence Force.”
“Maj Hansen said the Australian-developed training school was well equipped with a 300m range, a grenade range, a gym, armouries and living-in accommodation.”