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sea·wall also sea wall (s

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An embankment to prevent erosion of a shoreline.

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seawall - a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

breakwater, groyne, jetty, bulwark, groin, mole

barrier - a structure or object that impedes free movement

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seawall (redirected from Coast protection)

seawall
(redirected from Coast protection)