river control engineering; river worker
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
river control engineering; hydraulic works for flood prevention (esp. on the Yellow River)
technicalHistorically associated with large-scale government projects to control the Yellow River. Often used in historical or technical contexts.
The imperial court had to invest large amounts of silver in river control works every year.
This river engineering project took five years to complete.
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Ancient river engineering techniques reflect the hydraulic wisdom of our ancestors.
noun
river worker; laborer engaged in river control and maintenance
neutralRefers to workers who build and maintain dikes, dredge rivers, and perform flood prevention work. Can be used historically or in modern contexts.
These river workers patrol the embankment every day.
His grandfather used to be a river worker and participated in many flood fighting and emergency rescue operations.
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The river workers are reinforcing the embankment to prevent flooding during the rainy season.