Breakwater Synonyms

brākwôtər, -wŏtər
A landing or mooring place
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. sea-wall
  2. embankment
A protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. jetty
  2. seawall
  3. mole
  4. groyne
  5. pier
  6. dike
  7. groin
  8. sea-wall
  9. bulwark

Words Related to Breakwater

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Breakwater Sentence Examples

  • The harbour, enclosed within a breakwater, has an area of 24 acres, with 12 to 16 ft.

  • The harbour is protected by a breakwater nearly 5000 ft.

  • The tidal harbour, which is owned by a company, is enclosed by two piers and a breakwater, the area being about 30 acres, and the quayage 1400 yds.

  • A breakwater and sea-wall prevent the blocking of the harbour entrance and encroachments of the sea; and there is another breakwater at Landguard Point on the opposite (Suffolk) shore of the estuary.

  • A breakwater three-quarters of a mile long protects the entrance to the harbour.

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