Definition of EXPRESSIONISM. : a theory or practice in art of seeking to depict the subjective emotions and responses that objects and events arouse in the artist.â exÂ·presÂ·sionÂ·ist \-Ëspre-shÉ-nist\ noun or adjective often capitalized. â exÂ·presÂ·sionÂ·isÂ·tic \-Ëspre-shÉ-Ënis-tik\ adjective.â exÂ·presÂ·sionÂ·isÂ·tiÂ·calÂ·ly \-ti-k(É-)lÄ\ adverb. a theory or practice in art of seeking to depict the subjective emotions and responses that objects and events arouse in the artist. â exÂ·presÂ·sionÂ·ist \-Ëspre-shÉ-nist\ noun or adjective often capitalized. â exÂ·presÂ·sionÂ·isÂ·tic \-Ëspre-shÉ-Ënis-tik\ adjective. â exÂ·presÂ·sionÂ·isÂ·tiÂ·calÂ·ly \-ti-k(É-)lÄ\ adverb.
A French drain starts with digging a trench. The depth and width of the trench can vary, but 5 to 6 inches wide and 8 to 12 inches deep are common sizes and usually satisfy most needs.
A French drain is a ditch-like trench, that is filled with rock or gravel. The rock should round the top, preventing soil from covering the drain. The trench must slope at least 1-3% and flow to an outlet. [Figure 1]. Figure 1. A French drain is a ditch-like trench filled with rock.