breakwater

break·wa·ter  (brkwôtr, -wtr)

n.

A barrier that protects a harbor or shore from the full impact of waves.

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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

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breakwater  (brkwôtr)

An offshore barrier, such as a jetty, that protects a harbor or shore from the full impact of waves.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

breakwater - a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away groyne, jetty, seawall, bulwark, groin, mole barrier - a structure or object that impedes free movement

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breakwater

noun sea wall, spur, mole, jetty, groyne Suddenly a breakwater loomed up in front.

Translations

breakwater [ˈbreɪkˌwɔːtəʳ] N → rompeolas m inv

breakwater [ˈbreɪkwɔːtə^r] n → brise-lames m inv, digue f

breakwater [ˈbreɪkˌwɔːtəʳ] n → frangiflutti m inv