Breakwaters Synonyms

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jetties
A structure of wood or stone extended into the sea to influence the current or tide, or to protect a harbor or beach.
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bulwarks
A breakwater.
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moles
Mole growth may be caused by overexposure to UV radiation or sun exposure.
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groins
(Euphemistic) The genitals.
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piers
A supporting structure at the junction of connecting spans of a bridge.
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dikes
An embankment or dam made to prevent flooding by the sea or by a river
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harbors
The definition of a harbor is a place providing shelter or safety or a protected area in the water where boats anchor.
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docks
The definition of a dock is a pier for boats or a platform for cars, trucks, etc.
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barriers
(Geology) An ice barrier.
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Breakwaters Sentence Examples

  • The port is protected by breakwaters enclosing a portion of the lake front.

  • The harbour, in which ships of all nations may be seen, as well as great numbers of the picturesque sailing craft engaged in the coasting trade, is somewhat difficult of access to larger vessels, but has been improved by the construction of new breakwaters and dry docks.

  • The outer harbour was formed by two breakwaters enclosing an area of 2 m.

  • Elsewhere huge breakwaters had been constructed, the fragments of which may still be seen stretching away for a distance of from 2 to 3 m.

  • Embarkation operations were carried on almost entirely at " V " and " W " beaches, at both of which there were provisional breakwaters in existence furnishing some shelter when there was an onshore breeze.

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