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groyne
(redirected from Groynes)

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groyne esp US, groin [grɔɪn]
n
(Engineering / Civil Engineering) a wall or jetty built out from a riverbank or seashore to control erosion Also called spur breakwater
[origin uncertain: perhaps altered from groin]
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Noun1.groyne - a protective structure of stone or concretegroyne - a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
breakwater, jetty, seawall, bulwark, groin, mole
barrier - a structure or object that impedes free movement
Translations
groyne [grɔɪn] N → espolón m
groyne
n → Buhne f
groyne [grɔɪn] n → frangiflutti m inv
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Most anglers fished top Redcar/Marske beach (a supposed hot spot for bass) but to no avail, even Whiles was fishing the groynes.
Smith is the first winner; SEA SCENE by Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England)
Their footwear was unsuitable, ballet shoes and flip flops, but when told to be careful and come off the groynes they show attitude and refused.
Swimmers ignore us then we have to go in and save them; OUR REPORTER ... by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
Six separate phases of work on Blyth Links have resulted in new car parking, a children's play area and amphitheatre in the dunes, decorative timber groynes, a refurbished bandstand and a seafront amenity centre with education and conference facilities.
BEACH LOVERS QUEUE UP FOR NEW CHALETS by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
 
 
 
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