noun
- a synthetic fabric or permeable material used in civil engineering and construction to stabilize soil, prevent erosion, or improve drainage
Usage: technical; commonly used in road construction, landfills, and landscaping
Examples
- The construction crew laid geotextile beneath the gravel driveway to prevent weeds from growing through.
- Geotextile is often used in landfill design to separate waste from the surrounding soil.
- Engineers installed geotextile along the riverbank to reduce soil erosion during heavy rains.
- The landscape contractor used geotextile under the mulch to suppress weed growth.
- Geotextile fabrics help improve drainage in areas with poor soil conditions.