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breakwall

American  
[brayk-wawl] / ˈbreɪkˌwɔl /

noun

  1. a sea wall or breakwater.


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Lifeguard crews responded around 10:30 p.m. to the Long Beach breakwall after someone reported a woman yelling for help, according to KTLA.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026

The seven boaters were returning to shore about 4 a.m. when their boat hit a breakwall and capsized, police and Chicago Fire Department Chief Juan Hernandez said.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 28, 2023

We fell asleep to the sound of the waves crashing against the breakwall.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 11, 2021

If a wave is building, Mr. Tweed is positioned at the weakest point in the breakwall.

From New York Times ● May 22, 2018

There was an earthy smell that came from the algae-green wood and the water that stood still inside the breakwall.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

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