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breakwater
DEFINITIONS OF:
breakwater
1
n
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
Synonyms:
bulwark
,
groin
,
groyne
,
jetty
,
mole
,
seawall
Type of:
barrier
a structure or object that impedes free movement
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