rock-defended terrace

1. A river terrace having a ledge or outcrop of resistant rock at its base which serves as protection against undermining. 2. A marine terrace having a mass of resistant rock at the base of the cliff which protects against wave erosion.

Related terms:

• rock terrace
• marine-cut terrace
• alluvial terrace
• shore terrace
• marine terrace
• sea terrace
• shoreface terrace
• offshore terrace
• Terrace
• stream terrace