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breakwater
[ breyk-waw-ter, -wot-er ]
breakwater
/ ˈɪˌɔːə /
noun
- Also calledmole a massive wall built out into the sea to protect a shore or harbour from the force of waves
- another name for groyne
breakwater
/ ′ô′tə /
- An offshore barrier, such as a jetty, that protects a harbor or shore from the full impact of waves.
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of breakwater1
Example Sentences
The system of floaters attaches directly to preexisting structures — like breakwaters, wharfs and jetties — and produces energy from the constant motion of the waves.
The extensive search covered East Cowes breakwater and a stretch of the River Medina near the floating bridge.
High swells pounded the beach and showered Eifert as she stood on the breakwater, leaving her ski pants coated with beads of ice.
The device has since been taken by boat beyond the breakwater to be detonated.
Devon and Cornwall Police said the bomb, which was found in a residential yard on Tuesday, will be taken to the Torpoint Ferry slipway to be disposed of at sea beyond the breakwater.
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