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Riprap is a permanent cover of rock used to stabilize streambanks, provide in-stream channel. stability, and provide a stabilized outlet below concentrated flows. This BMP addresses using riprap to stabilize streambanks, line channels and provide stable out-. lets.
Rasp \Rasp\ (r[.a]sp), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Rasped (r[.a]spt); p. pr. & vb. n. Rasping.] [OF. rasper, F. r[^a]per, to scrape, grate, rasp, fr. OHG. rasp[=o]n to scrape together, to collect, probably akin to E. rap.