BANK (3)

Bank, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Banked(băṉkt); p. pr. & vb. n. Banking.] 1. 1. To raise a mound or dike about; to inclose, defend, or fortify with a bank; to embank. “Banked well with earth.” Holland.
2. 2. To heap or pile up; as, to bank sand.
3. 3. To pass by the banks of. Shak.
To bank a fire, To bank up a fire, to cover the coals or embers with ashes or cinders, thus keeping the fire low but alive.