+A retaining wall is a rigid structure designed to hold back soil, creating an abrupt change in ground elevation. It prevents [Erosion](/wiki/erosion) and stabilizes a [Slope](/wiki/slope) that would otherwise collapse or slide.
+## See also
+- [Foundation](/wiki/foundation)
+- [Landscaping](/wiki/landscaping)
+- [Civil Engineering](/wiki/civil_engineering)
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