The term 'Bank of a River' refers to the land on either side of a river. The bank is made up of several components, including SILT, ripa, and LEVEE. SILT is a fine-grained sedimentary material that accumulates in the bed of a river or lake. Ripa is a Latin term for the edge of a riverbank, usually referring to the area between the water and the land. A LEVEE is an embankment built along the banks of a river to prevent flooding. Together, these components form the bank of a river, providing stability and protection from flooding.