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breakwater

 

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Noun breakwater has 1 sense
  1. breakwater, groin, groyne, mole, bulwark, seawall, jetty - a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
    --1 is a kind of barrier

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breakwater

Noun: A massive wall or barrier built outside a harbor or port to protect it from the force of large waves.

Example Sentence: The breakwater was constructed to provide a safe anchorage for ships during storms.


Noun: A structure built in a body of water to reduce the strength of waves or currents.

Example Sentence: The breakwater successfully lessened the impact of the strong ocean waves on the beach.


Noun: A man-made obstacle submerged underwater to hinder the progress of an enemy force.

Example Sentence: The navy strategically placed breakwaters to impede the advancement of enemy vessels.


Verb: To obstruct or break the force of waves or currents.

Example Sentence: The rocks breakwater the rapid stream, creating a calm area downstream.


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