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dike
A ditch; a channel.
An embankment or dam made to prevent flooding by the sea or by a river
The bank of earth thrown up in digging a ditch

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1. A ditch; a channel.
2. An embankment or dam made to prevent flooding by the sea or by a river
3. The bank of earth thrown up in digging a ditch
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breakwater
(Nautical) a low bulkhead across the forecastle deck of a ship which diverts water breaking over the bows into the scuppers
A barrier that protects a harbor or shore from the full impact of waves.
On beaches: a wooden or concrete barrier, usually perpendicular to the shore, intended to prevent the movement of sand along a coast.

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1. (Nautical) a low bulkhead across the forecastle deck of a ship which diverts water breaking over the bows into the scuppers
2. A barrier that protects a harbor or shore from the full impact of waves.
3. On beaches: a wooden or concrete barrier, usually perpendicular to the shore, intended to prevent the movement of sand along a coast.
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bank
A place of safekeeping or storage:
A supply or stock for future or emergency use:
Savings bank

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1. A place of safekeeping or storage:
2. A supply or stock for future or emergency use:
3. Savings bank
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causeway
A paved highway.
(Obs.) A paved way or road; highway
A raised path or road, as across wet ground or water

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1. A paved highway.
2. (Obs.) A paved way or road; highway
3. A raised path or road, as across wet ground or water
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