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breakwater
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break·wa·ter  (brktr, -wtr)
n.
A barrier that protects a harbor or shore from the full impact of waves.

breakwater [ˈbreɪkˌwɔːtə]
n
1. (Engineering / Civil Engineering) Also called mole a massive wall built out into the sea to protect a shore or harbour from the force of waves
2. (Engineering / Civil Engineering) another name for groyne

breakwater  (brktr)
An offshore barrier, such as a jetty, that protects a harbor or shore from the full impact of waves.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.breakwater - a protective structure of stone or concretebreakwater - a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
barrier - a structure or object that impedes free movement

breakwater
noun sea wall, spur, mole, jetty, groyne Suddenly a breakwater loomed up in front.
Translations
breakwater [ˈbreɪkˌwɔːtəʳ] Nrompeolas m inv
breakwater [ˈbreɪkwɔːtər] nbrise-lames m inv, digue f
breakwater [ˈbreɪkˌwɔːtəʳ] nfrangiflutti m inv


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